Description
Sizzling Must Try BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Mac n Cheese Casserole brings together your favorite comfort foods in one killer dish that’ll make dinner feel like a total win. Creamy pasta, crispy bacon, and tangy barbecue sauce create a mouthwatering combo that satisfies your deepest comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
Pasta and Seasonings:
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to 350°F and grab a 9×13-inch baking dish for greasing.
- Boil 8 oz of elbow macaroni in salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then thoroughly drain.
- Sizzle 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking into small crumbles and seasoning with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Crisp 4 bacon slices in a separate pan until golden brown, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and combine your cooked macaroni, seasoned ground beef, crumbled bacon, 1 cup BBQ sauce, ½ cup milk, and ½ cup sour cream.
- Fold in 1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Pour the creamy mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it smoothly and evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges turn golden brown.
Notes
- Crisp bacon beforehand to ensure maximum crunch and flavor distribution throughout the casserole.
- Choose a smoky BBQ sauce that complements the beef and adds depth to your dish’s overall taste profile.
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey and use reduced-fat cheese without sacrificing rich flavor.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like pepper jack or smoked gouda to personalize your mac n cheese experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg