Creamy Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta 🍔🍝
A decadent mashup of juicy cheeseburgers and rich Alfredo pasta—packed with crispy bacon, melty cheese, and a velvety garlic-parmesan sauce!
Ingredients (*Serves 4-6*)
For the Pasta:
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12 oz (340g) fettuccine or penne
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1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
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6 slices bacon, chopped
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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½ tsp paprika
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Salt & pepper to taste
For the Alfredo Sauce:
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¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 ½ cups (360ml) heavy cream
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1 cup (100g) grated parmesan cheese
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1 cup (115g) shredded cheddar cheese
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½ tsp Italian seasoning
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¼ cup pickle juice (optional, for tang—trust me!)
Toppings:
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Diced tomatoes
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Shredded iceberg lettuce
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Sliced pickles
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Extra bacon & cheese
Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta & Bacon
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Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
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In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and drain, leaving 1 tbsp grease.
2. Brown the Beef
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In the same skillet, cook ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
3. Make the Alfredo Sauce
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Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
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Pour in heavy cream, simmer for 2 mins. Reduce heat, then whisk in parmesan + cheddar until melted.
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Stir in Italian seasoning and pickle juice (if using). Thin with pasta water if needed.
4. Combine & Serve
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Toss cooked pasta, beef, bacon, and sauce together.
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Top with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and extra cheese for that “cheeseburger” vibe!
Tips for the Best Mashup
🔥 Boost the flavor: Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the beef.
🧀 Extra gooey? Use American cheese instead of cheddar.
🍅 Keep toppings fresh: Add lettuce/tomatoes just before serving so they stay crisp.
Why You’ll Love This
✅ Comfort food overload—all your favorites in one dish.
✅ Pickle juice magic (it mimics the tang of burger sauce!).
✅ Ready in 30 mins—faster than hitting the drive-thru.
Leftovers? Reheat with a splash of cream to keep it creamy.
Want a spicy kick? Add diced jalapeños or hot sauce! 🌶️