Delicious and Easy Bacon Cheeseburger Mac Recipe

This Bacon Cheeseburger Mac recipe takes the classic comfort food of mac and cheese to a whole new level. With the addition of savory bacon, juicy ground beef, and melted cheese, this dish is sure to be a hit with family and friends. The combination of flavors and textures creates a gourmet twist on an American favorite. Best of all, it can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces elbow macaroni
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside. Leave the bacon grease in the skillet.
3. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent.
4. Stir in the paprika, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute to allow the spices to bloom.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, flour, ketchup, and yellow mustard until smooth.
6. Pour the milk mixture into the skillet with the ground beef. Stir well to combine.
7. Add the cooked macaroni and half of the shredded cheddar cheese to the skillet. Stir until the cheese is melted and the ingredients are well combined.
8. Top the macaroni mixture with the crispy bacon and the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
9. Cover the skillet and cook on low heat until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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