Ingredients
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- 8 ounces short pasta (penne, rotini, or elbow macaroni)
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef (or chosen protein) with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until browned.
- In another pan, cook bacon until crispy, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In the skillet with the cooked meat, lower the heat and add cream cheese; stir until melted. Then mix in cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta, meat mixture, and bacon in the skillet; stir well to coat everything in cheesy goodness.
- Serve immediately with optional garnishes like extra cheese or chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg