Description
A hearty, comforting dish that transforms simple pantry staples into a rich, creamy dinner featuring rotini pasta, cheddar cheese, and bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 4 slices bacon (cut into small pieces)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crisp and ground beef until browned; drain and place in slow cooker.
- Add uncooked rotini, milk, broth, and seasonings to the slow cooker; stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours until pasta is tender.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and cover for 10-15 minutes to melt.
- Adjust consistency with milk if needed and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: main course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of milk to restore creaminess. Freezing is not recommended due to potential sauce separation.