Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet
A creamy, cheesy pasta skillet loaded with ground beef, bacon, and cheddar cheese, bringing the flavors of a classic bacon cheeseburger into a one-pan dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups cooked rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked beef bacon crumbled
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
- Sprinkle flour over the beef and stir to coat. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth and thickened.
- Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add pasta, crumbled bacon, and cheddar. Mix until the cheese melts and everything is coated.
- Scoop into bowls and serve hot with extra cheese or bacon if desired.