Ingredients for Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta
- 1 pound Penne Pasta
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 4 slices Bacon
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup (used instead of tomato soup as per recipe)
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
- drizzle Barbecue Sauce (for garnish)
- dollop yellow Prepared Mustard (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease
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How to Make Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta
- Cook 1 pound pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown 1 pound ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook 4 slices bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon grease.
- Discard remaining bacon grease.
- Drain the cooked pasta.
- Add the cooked pasta back to the skillet with the reserved bacon grease.
- Stir in 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup and the cooked ground beef.
- Add the cooked bacon, breaking it into smaller pieces if desired.
- Heat through, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the pasta.
- Cover the skillet and cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately. Garnish with extra bacon, a drizzle of barbecue sauce, and a dollop of yellow mustard, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
26 g
Sugar
25g
Fat
73g
Carbs
18g
