Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheeseburger Mac Comfort Bowl. Creamy cheese sauce envelops tender elbow macaroni, paired with savory ground beef and crispy bacon bits for a dish that feels like a warm hug. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. Simple to prepare and versatile, you can easily customize it to suit your taste. Get ready to relish every gooey bite of this delightful meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup crispy bacon bits
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 6-8 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Gradually add milk while stirring continuously; then mix in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce until well coated.
- Fold in crispy bacon bits before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg