Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta

Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta:

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef

8 strips bacon, chopped

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

16 oz fettuccine pasta

2 cups heavy cream

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional toppings: diced pickles, tomatoes, green onions

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Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta

Boil a large pot of salted water.

Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Cook the Bacon

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy.

Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet (drain any extra).

3. Cook the Beef

In the same skillet with the bacon grease, add the ground beef.

Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Cook until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease if necessary.

4. Make the Sauce

Push the beef to one side of the skillet. Add the butter to the empty side and let it melt.

Pour in the heavy cream and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens slightly (about 2–3 minutes).

5. Combine Everything

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet.

Toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated in the sauce.

Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and most of the cooked bacon (save a little for topping).

6. Serve

Top with the reserved bacon.

Add optional toppings like diced pickles, tomatoes, or green onions for a full “loaded burger” experience!

Tip:

If you want it extra cheesy and gooey, sprinkle a little more cheddar on top and broil for 2–3 minutes until bubbly.