Description
Bacon Cheeseburger Ramen Bake brings classic burger vibes straight into a comforting noodle casserole that totally hits your weeknight dinner craving. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with familiar flavors, this dish turns simple ingredients into something your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 packet ramen noodles (3 ounces)
- 2 slices cooked bacon (for topping)
Supporting Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup (10.5 ounces)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup whole milk
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Topping:
- ½ cup crushed tortilla chips or bread crumbs
Instructions
- Cook 6 bacon slices in a large skillet at medium heat for 5-7 minutes until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel, reserving 1 tablespoon bacon fat.
- Add 1 pound ground beef and 1 diced medium onion to the skillet with reserved bacon fat. Sauté at medium-high heat for 7 minutes until beef browns and onion softens.
- Mix 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon mustard, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper into the beef mixture. Cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Boil water and cook 1 packet ramen noodles for 2 minutes, keeping them slightly firm. Drain and set aside.
- Whisk 1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup, ½ cup sour cream, and ½ cup whole milk in a large bowl.
- Stir 1 cup cheddar and ½ cup mozzarella cheeses into the soup mixture until combined.
- Fold cooked ramen noodles, beef mixture, and half the bacon into the cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly.
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread noodle mixture evenly in the dish. Top with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese.
- Sprinkle ½ cup crushed tortilla chips and remaining bacon crumbles over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
- Rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- Crispy bacon is the secret weapon for adding intense flavor, so cook it until it’s perfectly golden and crunchy.
- Drain excess fat from the beef to prevent the dish from becoming greasy and ensure a cleaner, more concentrated taste.
- For a lighter version, swap ground beef for ground turkey and use low-fat cheese to reduce calories without sacrificing flavor.
- If feeding kids or prefer less heat, reduce or eliminate black pepper and choose mild seasonings that everyone can enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 669 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1050 mg
- Fat: 49 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg