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Cheeseburger Casserole

Must-Try BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Mac ’n’ Cheese Casserole

BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Mac ’n’ Cheese Casserole with creamy pasta, beef, bacon, and smoky BBQ flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 7 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 8 slices cooked bacon chopped
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  • Cook macaroni until al dente. Brown beef with onion and garlic, then stir in BBQ sauce. Make cheese sauce with butter, flour, milk, and cheese. Combine pasta, beef mixture, bacon, and sauce. Transfer to baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake at 375°F until bubbly.

Notes

Use your favorite BBQ sauce. Add milk if sauce thickens too much.