What do you get when you take everything you love about a juicy bacon cheeseburger and combine it with the creamy richness of Alfredo pasta? You get a dish so decadent, so comforting, and so downright irresistible that it deserves its own spotlight: Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta.
This recipe is the ultimate comfort food mashup — smoky bacon, savory ground beef, melty cheese, and golden pasta all wrapped in a luscious Alfredo sauce. It’s hearty enough for Sunday dinner, fun enough for game night, and indulgent enough to satisfy any craving.
Why This Dish Works So Well
This pasta is a flavor explosion in every bite:
- Savory beef brings the essence of a classic burger.
- Crispy bacon adds smoky crunch.
- Creamy Alfredo sauce ties everything together with rich, velvety smoothness.
- Melted cheese and pasta make it indulgent, gooey, and filling.
It’s the best of both worlds — Italian-inspired creaminess meets American burger indulgence.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or elbow macaroni work great)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or American, for that burger flavor)
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish