Description
Cheeseburger Pasta is a delightful blend of two favorite comfort foods, bringing together the classic flavors of a cheeseburger with the hearty texture of pasta. This easy one-skillet meal is perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings alike, as it takes just 20 minutes to prepare and cook. With ground beef, cream cheese, and sharp cheddar, this dish offers a creamy, cheesy goodness that will appeal to both kids and adults. Plus, it’s highly customizable—add your favorite vegetables or swap out meats to make it your own. Enjoy this satisfying dish that promises to bring everyone together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 16 ounces uncooked pasta
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess grease.
- Add cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to the skillet; stir until melted and combined.
- Slowly pour in milk while stirring until you achieve a creamy sauce consistency.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet; mix well to coat evenly with the sauce. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg