Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta
This Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta is the ultimate comfort food mashup—juicy ground beef, crispy bacon, creamy Alfredo sauce, and melted cheddar cheese tossed with tender pasta. It’s rich, hearty, and full of that classic bacon cheeseburger flavor with a creamy twist. A weeknight dinner win the whole family will love!
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Servings:
Ingredients
- For the Pasta:
- 12 oz 0.75 lbs of penne or rotini pasta
- Salt for boiling water
- For the Meat & Mix-ins:
- 1 lb of ground beef
- ½ lb of bacon chopped
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon of black pepper
- ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon of salt or to taste
- For the Alfredo Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups 0.75 lbs of whole milk
- 1 cup 0.5 lbs of heavy cream
- 1 cup 0.5 lbs of shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup 0.25 lbs of grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
- For Topping & Garnish:
- ½ cup 0.25 lbs of additional shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions or parsley optional
- Crumbled bacon reserved from cooking
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Bacon & Beef:
- In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, cook ground beef with diced onion until browned (6–8 minutes).
- Add garlic, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, paprika, and salt. Stir well and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat.
- Make the Alfredo Cheese Sauce:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in milk and cream, stirring constantly until thickened (3–4 minutes).
- Add garlic powder, cheddar, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Combine Everything:
- Add the cooked pasta and meat mixture into a large pot or skillet.
- Pour the Alfredo cheese sauce over the top and stir to combine.
- Fold in half of the crispy bacon and extra cheddar cheese.
- Serve & Garnish:
- Spoon into bowls and top with remaining bacon, shredded cheddar, and chopped green onions or parsley.
- Serve hot and enjoy every creamy, cheesy, bacon-loaded bite!