Description
Ultimate Loaded Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta is a rich and creamy comfort food dinner that combines all the classic flavors of a cheeseburger with tender pasta in a velvety Alfredo sauce. Topped with crispy bacon and pickles, it’s a hearty family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (85/15 preferred)
- 8 ounces pasta (elbow, penne, rotini, or shells)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1½ cups Alfredo sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese (optional)
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- ⅓ cup diced dill pickles
- Optional: chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Season beef with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in Alfredo sauce. Mix until combined and heated through.
- Add cooked pasta and toss until fully coated.
- Stir in shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.
- Top with crumbled bacon and diced pickles. Add optional toppings if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce.
- Use spicy pickles for a bold twist.
- This recipe reheats well for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American