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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

Use freshly grated Parmesan for smoothest melting

Don't let sauce boil after adding cheese to prevent breaking

Save pasta water - it's perfect for thinning sauce

Cook bacon until crispy for best texture contrast

Add fresh toppings just before serving to maintain crunch

Use room temperature cream cheese for easier melting

Taste and adjust seasoning throughout cooking

Serve immediately for best texture and temperature

Double the recipe for large gatherings - it disappears fast

Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta

Name: Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6-8 servings
Cuisine: American-Italian Fusion
Ingredients: For the Pasta:; 1 pound penne, rigatoni, or shells pasta; Salt for pasta water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; For the Loaded Beef:; 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio); 8 strips thick-cut bacon, chopped; 1 large onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard; For the Loaded Alfredo Sauce:; 4 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup American cheese, cubed; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; Salt and white pepper to taste; For the Loaded Toppings:

This incredibly indulgent pasta dish brings together all the beloved flavors of a loaded bacon cheeseburger in a creamy, dreamy alfredo sauce that will leave you speechless. Tender ground beef is perfectly seasoned and combined with crispy bacon bits, all enveloped in a rich, velvety cheese sauce that coats every strand of pasta. The addition of caramelized onions, diced tomatoes, and pickles creates that authentic burger experience, while multiple cheeses create an ultra-creamy base that's pure comfort food heaven. Each bite delivers the perfect balance of savory beef, smoky bacon, tangy pickles, and luxurious cheese sauce. This is the ultimate fusion of two comfort food favorites - juicy cheeseburgers and creamy pasta - creating a restaurant-quality dish that's perfect for feeding a hungry crowd or treating yourself to something truly special.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

25 Minutes

Total Time

40 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Pasta:

1 pound penne, rigatoni, or shells pasta

Salt for pasta water

1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Loaded Beef:

1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)

8 strips thick-cut bacon, chopped

1 large onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon yellow mustard

For the Loaded Alfredo Sauce:

4 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups whole milk

1 cup heavy cream

1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2 cup American cheese, cubed

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Salt and white pepper to taste

For the Loaded Toppings:

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup dill pickles, diced

1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

2 cups iceberg lettuce, chopped

1/2 cup green onions, sliced

Extra bacon bits for topping

Optional Add-ins:

1 cup mushrooms, sliced and sautéed

1/2 cup jalapeños, diced

1 bell pepper, diced

1/2 cup corn kernels

1/4 cup ranch dressing

1 avocado, diced

1/2 cup crispy onions

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

For Garnish:

Extra shredded cheese

Fresh parsley, chopped

Crispy bacon crumbles

Diced pickles

Cherry tomatoes

Garlic breadcrumbs

Instructions

Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain and toss with olive oil. Set aside.

Cook the bacon: In a large Dutch oven or deep skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving 2 tablespoons of fat in the pan.

Brown the beef: Add ground beef to the bacon fat and cook over medium-high heat, breaking up with a spoon. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

Add aromatics: Add diced onion to the beef and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and mustard.

Make the alfredo base: Push beef mixture to one side of pan. Add butter to empty space and let melt. Sprinkle flour over butter and whisk to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes.

Add liquids: Gradually whisk in milk and heavy cream, ensuring no lumps form. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until sauce begins to thicken.

Melt the cheeses: Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese until melted. Gradually add Parmesan, cheddar, and American cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy. Season with garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and white pepper.

Combine everything: Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss gently to coat. Stir in half of the cooked bacon and cherry tomatoes. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually.

Add fresh elements: Gently fold in diced pickles and red onion. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Serve loaded style: Transfer to serving bowls or platter. Top with remaining bacon, chopped lettuce, green onions, and extra cheese. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.

Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta

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