Description
A delightful dish that combines creamy Alfredo sauce with savory loaded cheeseburger flavors, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni (or cavatappi)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or white cheddar
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar (plus extra for topping)
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until browned. Remove excess grease.
- In the same pan, add butter and heavy cream. Simmer for 2–3 minutes. Stir in mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and beef to the sauce. Stir to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle with extra cheddar and crumbled bacon. Cover for 1–2 minutes to melt cheese, or broil briefly for a bubbly top.
Notes
Make sure to cook your beef until fully browned for the best flavor. For a saucier pasta, add more heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: pasta, alfredo, cheeseburger, comfort food, family dinner