Description
Mac Cheese Bacon Burger Rolls are the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy macaroni and cheese, crispy bacon, and juicy burger flavors all wrapped in soft dinner rolls. Perfect for parties, family dinners, or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
Macaroni
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
Cheddar Cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Bacon
- 6 strips of bacon
Ground Beef
- 1 lb ground beef
Rolls
- 12 soft dinner rolls
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Begin by boiling a pot of salted water, then add the macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, stir in flour to create a roux, then gradually whisk in milk. Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Cook the Bacon: In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, then crumble into small pieces.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In the same skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, seasoning as desired. Once cooked, drain excess fat and combine with the bacon.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooked macaroni, cheese sauce, bacon, and ground beef until well combined. This mixture will be the star filling for your rolls.
- Assemble the Rolls: Take each dinner roll and gently pull it apart to create a pocket. Stuff each roll with the mac and cheese mixture, then place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the filled rolls in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and slightly crispy.
Notes
- Don’t Overcook Pasta: Cook your macaroni just until al dente; it will continue to cook in the oven.
- Use a Variety of Cheeses: Mixing different cheeses can enhance the flavor and texture of your rolls.
- Let the Cheese Sauce Thicken: Make sure your cheese sauce is nice and thick for the perfect filling consistency.
- Cool Before Stuffing: Allow the mac and cheese mixture to cool slightly before stuffing to avoid tearing the rolls.
- Brush with Butter: Brushing the tops of the rolls with melted butter before baking adds extra flavor and a golden color.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, bacon, burger, rolls, comfort food