Description
Deliciously cheesy, meaty, and stacked high, these Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese Towers are the perfect comfort food. Each tower features a crispy bacon and cheeseburger-inspired base, layered with creamy mac and cheese, topped with more cheese and a sprinkle of bacon for an indulgent treat!
Ingredients
1 lb elbow macaroni
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 lb ground beef
8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup cream cheese
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
Burger toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles, etc.
Instructions
1.
2. 1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
3. 2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
4. 3. Stir in the cooked macaroni, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, milk, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.
5. 4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
6. 5. In a muffin tin, layer the mac and cheese mixture, pressing down to form towers.
7. 6. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top if using, and additional cheese.
8. 7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until heated through and the tops are golden.
9. 8. Let cool slightly before removing from the muffin tin.
10. 9. Serve with your favorite burger toppings and enjoy!
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Notes
– You can use any type of cheese you prefer for this recipe.
– For extra flavor, consider adding BBQ sauce or hot sauce to the mixture.
– These towers can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tower
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: bacon, cheeseburger, mac and cheese, comfort food