Best 11 Bacon Ranch Cheeseburger Mac Recipes

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Prepare yourself for a culinary adventure that tantalizes your taste buds and leaves you craving more. We embark on a journey to discover the ultimate recipe for "Bacon Ranch Cheeseburger Mac," a dish that harmoniously blends the flavors of a classic cheeseburger, the irresistible allure of bacon, and the comforting warmth of macaroni and cheese. Whether you're a seasoned home chef or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of crafting this mouthwatering dish, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will have everyone asking for seconds. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your cooking utensils, and let's embark on this culinary expedition to create the perfect "Bacon Ranch Cheeseburger Mac."

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BACON CHEESEBURGER MAC



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All the flavor of a bacon cheeseburger in a macaroni dish.

Provided by CassieB

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups ketchup
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup bacon bits

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain and return pasta to the pot.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Season browned beef with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; add ketchup and stir. Bring mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the liquid thickens slightly, 5 to 10 minutes; pour over the pasta in the pot and stir.
  • Stir Cheddar cheese into the pasta mixture until melted; add bacon bits and stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 75.1 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1610 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

BACON BURGER MAC 'N' CHEESE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2 pounds hollow cavatappi pasta
Salt
1 tablespoon EVOO
12 ounces smoky bacon (12 slices), chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground beef sirloin
Coarse black pepper
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup beef stock
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
6 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk
4 cups shredded yellow Cheddar
1/3 cup organic ketchup, plus some for garnish
1/3 cup yellow mustard, plus some for garnish
2 tablespoons pickle relish, plus some for garnish
1 tablespoon hot sauce
Chopped iceberg lettuce
Diced tomatoes
Chopped raw white or red onions
Bread and butter pickle chips

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Salt the water and cook the pasta shy of al dente, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • While the water comes to a boil, heat the EVOO in a Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and remove some of the drippings, leaving a thin layer. Add the beef, brown and crumble, but leave a few larger pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Once the beef has caramelized, add the onions and cook to tender. Add the stock and Worcestershire, then reduce the heat to low.
  • In a saucepot over medium to medium-high heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour, cook 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and season with salt and pepper. Thicken to coat the back of a spoon. Stir in the cheese. When the cheese has melted into the sauce, stir in the mustard, ketchup, relish and hot sauce. Combine the pasta with the sauce and fold in the meat. Place in a large casserole dish. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal.
  • To serve, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bring the casserole to room temp then bake until brown and bubbly on top and golden at edges, 45 to 50 minutes.

JALAPENO BACON CHEESEBURGER MAC



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 slices bacon, chopped
1 red onion, diced
2 to 3 jalapenos, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground chuck
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
12 ounces elbow macaroni
3 1/2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
A few dashes Worcestershire sauce
2 cups grated Cheddar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup pickled jalapenos, optional

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over a medium heat. When the skillet is hot, add the bacon and cook until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease from the skillet and place back on the heat.
  • Add the onion, jalapenos and garlic to the skillet and stir. Add the ground chuck and season with salt and pepper. Cook the meat, crumbling as you go, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the macaroni, broth, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Give it a big stir and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring often, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the Cheddar. Sprinkle over the cooked bacon, parsley and pickled jalapenos, if using. Remove from the heat and serve.

BACON CHEESEBURGER MAC AND CHEESE



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If the family can't agree on what to eat for dinner, why not combine these two family meal classics in one hearty and satisfying dish?

Provided by Cheri Liefeld

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (1 lb) small pasta shells
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
3 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (12 oz)
4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups frozen potato nuggets
Shredded or grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. In Dutch oven or 3-quart saucepan, cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time; return to Dutch oven.
  • Meanwhile, in large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender and beef is thoroughly cooked. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Remove from heat; stir in ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Cover to keep warm.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour with whisk. Gradually add milk. Heat to simmering; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in Cheddar cheese and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Pour cheese sauce over pasta in Dutch oven; stir to coat.
  • Spoon pasta mixture into casserole. Top with beef mixture; sprinkle with bacon. Arrange tomatoes and potato nuggets on top.
  • Bake uncovered 15 minutes or until potatoes are crisp. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

BACON-RANCH CHEESEBURGERS



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Get more ranch in your life with Bacon-Ranch Cheeseburgers. Burgers are yummy before adding to them; Bacon-Ranch Cheeseburgers are way more than delicious.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ground beef patties (4 oz. each)
4 KRAFT DELI DELUXE Process Sharp Cheddar Cheese Slices
4 kaiser rolls, split, toasted
8 slices OSCAR MAYER Fully Cooked Bacon
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing
4 lettuce leaves
1 tomato, cut into 4 slices
4 CLAUSSEN Kosher Dill Burger Slices

Steps:

  • Cook patties in skillet on medium heat 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (160°F).
  • Top with cheese; cover. Cook 1 min. or until cheese begins to melt.
  • Fill rolls with cheeseburgers and remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 1220 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 37 g

BACON-CHEESEBURGER MAC



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When it comes to good, old-fashioned comfort food, it just doesn't get any better than cheeseburger mac and cheese. Unless, of course, you add bacon.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
2 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. flour
1/2 cup milk
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled
1 Tbsp. dry bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Cook Macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown ground beef in large skillet; drain.
  • Drain macaroni. Do not return macaroni to saucepan; set aside. Melt butter in same saucepan on medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook and stir 1 min. Gradually stir in milk; cook 1 to 2 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly. Add Cheese Sauce, noodles, ground beef and tomatoes; mix well. Cook 2 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
  • Spoon macaroni mixture into serving bowl; top with bacon, bread crumbs and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 700 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 20 g

BACON RANCH CHEESEBURGER MAC



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Your favorite burger flavors are baked into this quick and easy mac & cheese for a delicious weeknight dinner.

Provided by Horizon Organic

Categories     Horizon® Organic

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup diced onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons ranch dressing
½ cup crumbled cooked bacon
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chile peppers, undrained
2 (6 ounce) boxes Horizon® ClassicMac™ Macaroni & Mild Cheddar Cheese
4 tablespoons butter
½ cup Horizon® Organic Milk
1 cup Horizon® Organic Shreds shredded Cheddar cheese
¾ cup crushed Horizon® Cheddar Snack Crackers
Optional toppings: chopped green onions, crumbled bacon, chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • Cook the hamburger and onions in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through. Drain the grease. Stir in the garlic, ranch seasoning, bacon, and diced tomatoes. Set aside.
  • Cook the pasta from both boxes of Horizon® Macaroni & Mild Cheddar Cheese according to the package directions. Drain; add the butter and milk. Stir until creamy. Stir in the hamburger mixture. Spoon into prepared baking dish. Top with the cheese and crushed crackers.
  • Bake 15 minutes. Serve immediately. Top with green onions, crumbled bacon, and fresh tomatoes, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 81.1 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 1175.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

BACON & CHEESEBURGER MAC RECIPE



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Provided by WaffleCrumbs

Number Of Ingredients 14

CHEESE SAUCE:
1 pint cream
6 oz. cheese (your choice)
1 T. butter
1 T. flour
salt & pepper to taste
TOPPINGS:
1 lb. elbow macaroni noodles, cooked & drained
8 oz. cooked ground beef
4-6 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
6 oz. shredded cheddar/jack cheese
1 c. toasted bread crumbs
1 c. diced tomato
1/2 c. diced green onions

Steps:

  • Mix the butter and flour together and set aside. Bring the cream to a low simmer in a thick bottomed pot. Add the butter/flour mixture and stir with a whisk until smooth and slightly thickened (about 5 minutes) Take the pot off the heat, add the cheese and whisk until smooth, season to taste. Mix sauce with macaroni noodles and top with ground beef, bacon, cheese, tomato, green onions and breadcrumbs.

BACON CHEESEBURGER MACARONI



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I came up with this combination after making Recipe #94597 and having a lot of meat left (I didn't put all of it in the shells because only two of us were home at the time). I was afraid that I'd end up throwing out the meat so I decided to make Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni. Hope you enjoy it as much as my family did!

Provided by LARavenscroft

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked (can use rice or corn pasta)
4 slices bacon, diced
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 green onions, sliced, white and part of the green
2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
6 tablespoons ketchup
3 teaspoons yellow mustard
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Keep warm.
  • In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon until crisp, pour off all but aboaut a half tablespoon of bacon grease.
  • Add ground beef and green onions and cook together until beef is thoroughly cooked through.
  • Stir in chili powder, salt, and liquid smoke and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Add ketchup, mustard, and tomatoes and stir until well combined.
  • Stir in cooked macaroni and shredded cheese.
  • Cook over low heat for about 5 minutes until cheese is melted and everything is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 799, Fat 40.5, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 150.8, Sodium 1030, Carbohydrate 58.3, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 10.1, Protein 49.7

BACON CHEESEBURGER MACARONI



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Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound bacon, diced
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
8 ounces macaroni noodles
1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta and set aside. Cook bacon and onion in a large pot until onion is soft and translucent and bacon is still soft and not crispy. Add garlic and cook for one more minute. Add ground beef and cook until ground beef is cooked through. Drain grease from beef mixture and return to pot. Add macaroni and mix well. Add spaghetti sauce and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add cheese. Mix well, until cheese is melted and serve immediately.

BACON CHEESEBURGER MACARONI SKILLET



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I have found a great recipe! I can't believe that each bite tastes just like a bacon cheeseburger. Always a hit with the family. I also add in some ketchup to the sauce as we're ketchup fanatics!

Provided by Mama_Jennie

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces macaroni
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 lb ground beef
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup, undiluted
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
salt (optional)
pepper (optional)
ketchup (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Cook bacon & drain on paper towels. Discard drippings.
  • Cook onion in the same pan you cooked the bacon in and cook ground beef until no longer pink.
  • Drain pasta and add to the skillet. Also add bacon, tomato soup, cheese, and ketchup (to suite your tastes).
  • Mix thoroughly until cheese is melted. Add salt & pepper to suite your tastes.
  • Serve with salad. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 677.8, Fat 33.1, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 114.9, Sodium 649, Carbohydrate 55.1, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 8.7, Protein 38.4

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the mac and cheese will be. Use fresh bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and high-quality pasta.
  • Cook the bacon until it's crispy: This will give the mac and cheese a delicious smoky flavor.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: Combining different types of cheese will create a more complex and flavorful mac and cheese. Try using a combination of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Al dente pasta is best for mac and cheese. Overcooked pasta will become mushy and ruin the dish.
  • Make a roux: A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken the mac and cheese. A roux will help to create a smooth and creamy sauce.
  • Season the mac and cheese to taste: Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. You can also add other spices, such as paprika, chili powder, or cumin.
  • Top the mac and cheese with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include bacon, bread crumbs, and green onions.

Conclusion:

Bacon ranch cheeseburger mac and cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy sauce, crispy bacon, and melted cheese, this mac and cheese is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new mac and cheese recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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