Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet Recipe
This one-pan bacon cheeseburger skillet is hearty, cheesy, and weeknight-friendly. All the burger flavors with easy cleanup.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 oz thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1.5 lb ground beef (about 85% lean)
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 0.33 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1.5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cup beef broth
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 2.5 cup dry elbow macaroni
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1.25 tsp kosher salt more to taste
- 0.75 tsp black pepper
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cup shredded sharp cheddar, divided
- 0.5 cup chopped dill pickles, drained plus extra for topping
- 0.25 cup sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Crisp the chopped bacon in a wide skillet over medium heat. Transfer to a plate and reserve 2 tablespoons drippings.
- Brown the ground beef in the bacon fat, breaking it up as it cooks. Spoon off excess grease if needed.
- Stir in onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Mix in tomato paste and cook 1 minute to toast. Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in beef broth and milk. Bring to a lively simmer.
- Stir in the dry macaroni. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is just tender, 10–12 minutes.
- Lower heat. Blend in the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in half the cheddar, most of the bacon, and most of the pickles. Stir until the cheese melts.
- Scatter the remaining cheddar on top. Cover 1–2 minutes to melt. Garnish with reserved bacon, pickles, and green onions.
Notes
Variation: Stir in a teaspoon of dill pickle juice or hot sauce at the end for extra zip. Try a cheddar–Monterey Jack blend, or swap macaroni for shells. For a bun-like crunch, top servings with toasted sesame croutons.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of broth or milk.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.