Cheeseburger Bacon Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Key Ingredients
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2 cups of pasta, cooked (choose rotini, penne, or whatever you like)
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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1 lb minced beef
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½ cup crispy bacon bits
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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¼ cup tomato ketchup
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1 cup of milk
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Season with salt and pepper however you like it
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1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
# Instructions:
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Pop the ground beef into a big frying pan on medium heat. Cook until it’s fully browned, then drain off the extra grease.
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Toss some flour over the beef and mix well. Pour milk in slowly while stirring nonstop till it turns into a smooth, thick sauce.
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Mix in the Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, a pinch of salt, and some pepper. Let it gently bubble for 2–3 minutes to bring out the delicious flavors.
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Throw in your cooked pasta, shredded cheese, and bacon bits. Stir it all up in the pan until the cheese melts and the dish is all blended and gooey.
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Spoon the cheesy pasta onto plates while it’s hot. Want extra bacon or cheese on top? Go for it!
# Notes:
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Crank up the heat with a bit of chili flakes or a splash of hot sauce.
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Switch out cheddar for Colby, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella to mix things up.
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This dish holds up! Keep it in the fridge for 2 days, then warm it up in the microwave or on the stove.
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Leftovers freeze well for a month. Reheat with a splash of milk to get the creamy vibes back.