Description
This Bacon Ranch Cheeseburger Pasta Bake is a delicious and hearty meal that’s perfect for a family dinner or a potluck. It’s packed with flavor from crispy bacon, savory ground beef, and creamy ranch dressing, all baked together with pasta and cheese.
Ingredients
– 8 oz elbow macaroni
– 1 lb ground beef
– 8 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
– 1 packet ranch dressing mix
– 1 cup sour cream
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
1.
2. 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
3. 2. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
4. 3. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
5. 4. Stir in the cooked bacon, ranch dressing mix, sour cream, and cooked macaroni. Mix until well combined.
6. 5. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
7. 6. Top with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
8. 7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
9. 8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
10. 9. Garnish with diced tomatoes and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or using different types of cheese. This dish is great for leftovers and can be easily reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: 🥓 BACON EMPIRE
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg