🥓 Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients:
12 oz pasta (rotini or penne)
1 lb ground beef
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 cups Alfredo sauce
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup mozzarella cheese
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped pickles (optional for topping)
Instructions:
1️⃣ Cook Pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook Beef:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
Season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Drain excess fat.
3️⃣ Combine Sauce:
Add Alfredo sauce to the skillet with the beef.
Stir in cooked bacon and mix well.
4️⃣ Mix and Bake:
In a large baking dish, combine pasta with beef mixture.
Stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese.
Top with remaining cheddar and mozzarella.
5️⃣ Bake:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake for 15–20 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
6️⃣ Serve:
Top with chopped pickles if desired. Serve hot.
Time & Serve:
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6