Mac and Cheese Bacon Burger (Printer-Friendly Version)
Golden rolls with creamy macaroni, crispy bacon, and savory beef—perfect for snacks or parties.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Meat and Protein
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1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
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8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
→ Pasta and Dairy
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2 cups cooked macaroni pasta
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1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
→ Baker's Essentials
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6 large wheat flour tortillas (burrito size)
→ Condiments
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1/4 cup ketchup
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2 tablespoons yellow mustard
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
→ Finishing
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sauté until fully cooked and browned throughout. Drain any excess fat.
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Cook bacon strips in a separate pan over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Once cooled, crumble into coarse pieces.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, ketchup, and mustard. Stir until the cheese begins to melt and the mixture is cohesive. Gently fold in the cooked ground beef, ensuring a uniform distribution of ingredients.
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Place a tortilla flat on the work surface. Spoon approximately 3/4 cup of filling along the center, leaving about 1 inch margin at the edges. Fold the bottom edge up over the filling, then fold in the sides. Roll up tightly, keeping the seam side down.
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Brush the surfaces of each roll lightly with melted butter. Heat a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Place rolls seam-side down and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and uniformly crispy all around.
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Let the finished rolls rest for a few minutes to allow the filling to settle. Slice diagonally and serve warm, accompanied by your preferred dipping sauces.
# Helpful Hints:
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Avoid overfilling the tortillas to ensure clean, tight rolls that hold together during frying.
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Start frying seam-side down to seal the roll and achieve an evenly crisp exterior.
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Use medium heat; this allows the exterior to crisp before the filling overheats or the tortilla burns.
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Allow the rolls to rest briefly after pan-frying to keep the filling compact and prevent spillage.