Western Mac & Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe

Name: Western Mac & Cheeseburger Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 ounces bacon, chopped; 1 lb lean ground beef; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 8 ounces macaroni or 8 ounces shell pasta; 1 tablespoon butter; ¼ cup plain yogurt; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; ½ cup French-fried onions; 1 -2 tomatoes, seeded and diced; ¼ cup pickle, finely chopped; barbecue sauce, to taste

Servings: persons

5 ounces bacon, chopped
1 lb lean ground beef
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
8 ounces macaroni or 8 ounces shell pasta
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup plain yogurt
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
½ cup French-fried onions
1 -2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
¼ cup pickle, finely chopped
barbecue sauce, to taste

1
Over medium-high heat, fry the bacon until the fat renders and the bacon becomes crispy (transforming into bacon bits), about 8-10 minutes.
2
Remove with a slotted spoon, set aside and let drain on a paper towel.
3
Using the bacon fat still in the pan, brown the ground beef.
4
When meat is no longer pink, drain and then add salt, pepper, garlic powder & Worcestershire sauce.
5
Cook for 2-3 more minutes, or until beef is cooked to your liking.
6
I like making it kind of crispy, so I cook longer.
7
Set aside and keep warm.
8
In a large saucepan, cook your pasta according to package directions.
9
Al dente is best as you don't want the mac & cheese mushy.
10
Once pasta is done, drain but do not rinse.
11
Return the warm pasta to the saucepan, and immediately add the butter, yogurt, and cheese.
12
Stir until everything is well-melted, then fold in the reserved ground beef.
13
Put pasta in bowls, and top with sesame seeds, bacon, fried onions, tomatoes, and pickles.
14
Drizzle with a generous amount BBQ sauce.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 ounces bacon, chopped, 1 lb lean ground beef, ½ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Western Mac & Cheeseburger Pasta 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.

Western Mac & Cheeseburger Pasta

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