Bacon-Cheeseburger Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Bacon-Cheeseburger Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces elbow macaroni (3 c.) or 12 ounces shell macaroni (3 c.); 1 lb lean ground beef; salt; pepper; 3 cups water; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1/3 cup dill pickle relish, drained (or can chop dill pickles); 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 4 slices bacon; 6 slices American cheese; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion

Servings: persons

12 ounces elbow macaroni (3 c.) or 12 ounces shell macaroni (3 c.)
1 lb lean ground beef
salt
pepper
3 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/3 cup dill pickle relish, drained (or can chop dill pickles)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4 slices bacon
6 slices American cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped onion

1
Adjust oven rack to middle position; preheat oven to 475.
2
Grease 13 x 9 baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
3
Spread pasta into prepared dish, crumble beef into 1/2-inch pieces over top, and season with salt and pepper.
4
Whisk water, tomato sauce, pickles, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, sugar, garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper together in a bowl; taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
5
Pour into baking dish and toss gently with tongs to combine.
6
Cover dish tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, microwave bacon on plate until crisp, about 5 minutes.
8
Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble into 1/2 inch pieces.
9
Remove baking dish from oven and stir pasta thoroughly scraping sides and bottom of dish.
10
Lay cheese slices over top and sprinkle with crisped bacon.
11
Return uncovered dish to oven and continue to bake until pasta is al dente and cheese is melted, 5-8 minutes.
12
Let cool for 10-15 minutes, sprinkle with onion, if using and serve.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces elbow macaroni (3 c.) or 12 ounces shell macaroni (3 c.), 1 lb lean ground beef, salt, pepper, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon-Cheeseburger Pasta Bake

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