Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta: The Unlikely Comfort Revival

Forget What You Know About Pasta

Ever feel like the classic cheeseburger is missing something? Yeah, me too. But what if you could marry that greasy, salty beef flavor with creamy Alfredo sauce, and toss in crispy bacon bits? It sounds weird, right? But that smell when you cook the bacon, the way the garlic hits right after, the way the cheese melts into that silky sauce. It’s like a flavor explosion, no matter your mood. And honestly, right now, with all the chaos, I need that kind of chaos on a plate. Something familiar, but totally unexpected. I made this just because I couldn’t get the thought out of my head—bacon, cheeseburger, all in pasta form. Yeah, I know, it’s indulgent, but sometimes, that’s exactly what you need.

Why It Matters Right Now

It’s the nostalgia, mixed with the comfort of carbs and gooey cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to feel like you’re eating something rebellious. That salty crackle of bacon, the ooze of melty cheese, the savory punch of ground beef—nothing subtle about this dish. Just pure, unfiltered indulgence wrapped up in a plate. It’s messy in the best way and totally worth every bite.

Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta

This dish combines cooked pasta with a creamy Alfredo sauce infused with ground beef and crispy bacon bits. The final dish features a rich, cheesy sauce coating tender pasta, topped with crumbled bacon and browned ground beef for a hearty, indulgent meal.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 850

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 12 ounces pasta (penne or rigatoni preferred) uncooked
• 8 ounces bacon strips sliced into small pieces
• 1 pound ground beef preferably lean
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

• Large pot for boiling pasta
• Skillet or frying pan
• Saucepan
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Colander

Method

 

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy and golden brown, about 8 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Leave rendered bacon fat in the skillet.
3. Add ground beef to the same skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook over medium-high heat until browned all over, about 6-8 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
4. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently. Once mixture thickens slightly, about 4-5 minutes, stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
5. Add cooked ground beef back into the sauce, stirring to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
6. Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, mixing thoroughly until coated evenly. Crumble the cooked bacon and sprinkle over the top. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

And yeah, I’ll probably still try to improve it, find a way to make it a little healthier. But not tonight. Tonight is about that moment when you realize you don’t need a reason to get a little crazy in the kitchen.