Loaded Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet (Printable)

All the flavors of a cheeseburger in a cheesy skillet with pasta, beef, cheddar, ketchup, and pickles.

# Components:

→ Pasta & Beef

01 - 10 ounces pasta shells or elbow macaroni
02 - 1 tablespoon oil
03 - 14 ounces ground beef
04 - 1 small onion, diced
05 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Cheeseburger Sauce

06 - 2 tablespoons ketchup
07 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
08 - 1/3 cup milk
09 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 3.5 ounces cream cheese

→ Garnish

11 - 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles
12 - Extra cheddar cheese, optional
13 - Sesame seeds, optional

# Method:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta shells or elbow macaroni and cook until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
02 - Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until soft, about 3–4 minutes. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until browned. Season with salt and black pepper.
03 - Stir ketchup, yellow mustard, milk, cream cheese, and half of the shredded cheddar into the beef mixture. Continue cooking until cheese has melted and sauce is smooth.
04 - Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the sauce. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top, cover, and allow the cheese to melt for 1 to 2 minutes.
05 - Remove skillet from heat. Top with chopped dill pickles, additional cheddar, and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick weeknight dinner in just over thirty minutes
  • Full of familiar cheeseburger flavors that both kids and adults crave
  • Pantry and fridge-friendly ingredients come together easily
  • Creamy and cheesy without being fussy
02 -
  • Loaded with protein from beef and cheese and can be adjusted for lighter options
  • Leftovers taste amazing and reheat well in the microwave the next day
  • You get classic cheeseburger flavor with no grill required
03 -
  • Freshly grating your cheddar provides the smoothest melt Pre-shredded cheese sometimes clumps or does not blend as well
  • Let your cream cheese soften before adding it to avoid lumps And if you want maximum flavor do not skimp on the pickle garnish

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