Skip the drive-thru and try this easy bacon cheeseburger pasta recipe instead. It’s a delicious, budget-friendly dinner that the whole family will enjoy.
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My boys could eat cheeseburgers and pasta any night of the week, so combining the two to get the best of both worlds seemed like the perfect idea. And, I’m very happy to say it was an instant hit with everyone.
This easy bacon cheeseburger pasta is not only quick to throw together, making it ideal for super busy nights when you need dinner on the table fast, but it’s also the perfect comfort food when the weather starts to get chilly.
The combination of ground beef, creamy cheddar cheese, and tangy sauce gives all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger that everyone enjoys. I know it’s quickly become a regular on our dinner rotation, and I’m sure your family will love it as well.
Why You Will Love This Easy Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta
- Perfect for family dinners on busy weeknights, as both kids and adults love this simple dish.
- Uses budget-friendly ingredients because it’s made with pantry staples you may already have on hand, like tomato soup, ketchup, mustard, and pasta.
- Easy to customize, as you can add veggies, different types of cheese, or eliminate the bacon and switch out the ground beef to ground turkey to make the dish healthier.
- Great as leftovers, as the flavors get even better the next day, so it’s perfect for a quick lunch to take to work.
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Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta
Ingredients for Cheeseburger Pasta
This bacon cheeseburger pasta is super simple to make, frugal, and family-friendly. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have this quick skillet meal on the table in no time.
You will need:
- pasta shells
- bacon (chopped)
- ground beef
- tomato soup
- water
- cheddar cheese
- ketchup
- dill pickle relish
- mustard
- garlic powder
- salt and pepper
How to Make Easy Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta
- Boil the pasta shells according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, and transfer it to paper towels to drain the grease.
- Remove the bacon grease from the pan and then cook the ground beef until brown. Drain any of the excess grease.
- Add the condensed tomato soup, water, ketchup, mustard, and garlic powder to the ground beef skillet. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Combine the pasta shells with the ground beef mixture, and add in the bacon, dill pickle relish, and salt and pepper (to taste). Then, combine everything so that it’s evenly coated in the sauce.
- Stir in the cheese until it’s melted and creamy.
- Serve and enjoy!
Variations:
- Switch up the cheese by adding mozzarella or Colby Jack instead, or you can use a combination of different cheeses.
- Add some spice by adding in pepper jack cheese and some spicy mustard.
- Change up the dill pickle relish by adding chopped dill pickles or even chopped sweet pickles or sweet pickle relish instead of the dill.
- Add vegetables like chopped onions, peppers, and diced tomatoes.
- Make it a BBQ bacon cheeseburger pasta by drizzling BBQ sauce over the top.
- Want to make this dish into a quick casserole? Before adding the cheese to the pot, add the pasta and beef mixture to a casserole dish and sprinkle all the cheese over the top. Then, bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Helpful Tips:
- You can make this recipe healthier by using turkey bacon, ground turkey, reduced-fat cheese, and tomato sauce instead of the tomato soup.
- Use a brick of cheddar cheese and shred it yourself instead of the packaged pre-shredded cheese, because it melts better.
- Make sure to drain the beef before adding tomato soup, mustard, and ketchup so it’s not too greasy.
Storage and Leftovers:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- To reheat, warm in the microwave or on the stove on low heat.
Easy Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe
Enjoy all the delicious flavors of a juicy bacon cheeseburger with this bacon cheeseburger pasta that's made with ground beef, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, pasta shells, and tangy sauce. It's perfect for a no-fuss family dinner on busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces pasta shells
- 8 slices bacon chopped
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 can condensed tomato soup 10.5 ounces
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tsp mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp dill pickle relish
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta shells according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, and transfer it to paper towels to drain the grease.
- Remove the bacon grease from the pan and then cook the ground beef until brown. Drain any of the excess grease.
- Add the condensed tomato soup, water, ketchup, mustard, and garlic powder to the ground beef skillet. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Combine the pasta shells with the ground beef mixture, and add in the bacon and dill pickle relish. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. Then, combine everything until it's evenly coated in the sauce.
- Stir in the cheese until it's melted and creamy.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Variations:
- Switch up the cheese by adding mozzarella or Colby Jack instead, or you can use a combination of different cheeses.
- Add some spice by adding in pepper jack cheese and some spicy mustard.
- Change up the dill pickle relish by adding chopped dill pickles or even chopped sweet pickles or sweet pickle relish instead of the dill.
- Add vegetables like chopped onions, peppers, and diced tomatoes.
- Make it a BBQ bacon cheeseburger pasta by drizzling BBQ sauce over the top.
- Want to make this dish into a quick casserole? Before adding the cheese to the pot, add the pasta and beef mixture to a casserole dish and sprinkle all the cheese over the top. Then, bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Helpful Tips:
- You can make this recipe healthier by using turkey bacon, ground turkey, reduced-fat cheese, and tomato sauce instead of the tomato soup.
- Use a brick of cheddar cheese and shred it yourself instead of the packaged pre-shredded cheese, because it melts better.
- Make sure to drain the beef before adding tomato soup, mustard, and ketchup so it's not too greasy.
Storage and Leftovers:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- To reheat, warm in the microwave or on the stove on low heat.
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