Loaded Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet (Printable Version)

Classic cheeseburger flavors meet pasta with beef, cheddar, ketchup, mustard, and pickles in one skillet.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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, to taste
06 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Cheeseburger Sauce

07 - 2 tablespoons ketchup
08 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
09 - 1/3 cup whole milk
10 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
11 - 3.5 ounces cream cheese

→ Garnish

12 - 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles
13 - Extra shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
14 - Sesame seeds (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Cook pasta shells or elbow macaroni in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet, warm oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent, then add ground beef. Cook thoroughly, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until browned. Season with salt and black pepper.
03 - Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in ketchup, yellow mustard, whole milk, cream cheese, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until cheese melts and sauce becomes smooth.
04 - Gently fold cooked pasta into the beef and sauce mixture. Toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over the top, cover the skillet, and let cheese melt for 1 to 2 minutes.
05 - Top with chopped dill pickles. Garnish with additional cheddar cheese and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Fast comfort food magic for busy nights
  • Satisfies burger cravings with just pantry basics
  • Cheesy gooey and extra family friendly
  • Only one skillet means quicker cleanup
02 -
  • Loaded with high quality protein and calcium
  • Family dinner winner even for picky eaters
  • Tastes like your favorite diner cheeseburger
03 -
  • Toast your pasta briefly in the pan before boiling for a nutty upgrade
  • Use cold cheese from the fridge for grating it melts more evenly in the hot skillet
  • Always add the pickles at the end for the best crunch and flavor pop

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