Cheesy Bacon Hamburger Helper
Directions
- 1In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan.
- 2Add the ground beef and onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is soft.
- 3Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute.
- 4Pour in the beef broth and milk, then stir in the uncooked macaroni. Bring to a boil.
- 5Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the pasta is tender.
- 6Remove from the heat. Stir in the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in the cheddar cheese a handful at a time until melted. Fold in the sour cream, if using.
- 7Stir most of the bacon back into the pasta, reserving a little for the top.
- 8Garnish with the remaining bacon and green onions.
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp sour cream (optional)
- green onions, garnish (optional)
