Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe

Name: Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked (can use rice or corn pasta); 4 slices bacon, diced; 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 2 green onions, sliced, white and part of the green; 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke; 6 tablespoons ketchup; 3 teaspoons yellow mustard; 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked (can use rice or corn pasta)
4 slices bacon, diced
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 green onions, sliced, white and part of the green
2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
6 tablespoons ketchup
3 teaspoons yellow mustard
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Keep warm.
2
In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon until crisp, pour off all but aboaut a half tablespoon of bacon grease.
3
Add ground beef and green onions and cook together until beef is thoroughly cooked through.
4
Stir in chili powder, salt, and liquid smoke and cook for about 5 minutes.
5
Add ketchup, mustard, and tomatoes and stir until well combined.
6
Stir in cooked macaroni and shredded cheese.
7
Cook over low heat for about 5 minutes until cheese is melted and everything is heated through.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked (can use rice or corn pasta), 4 slices bacon, diced, 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 2 green onions, sliced, white and part of the green, and more.

Yes, Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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