We didn't just turn a favorite appetizer into a one-skillet dinner-we made it as easy (and cheesy) as we could! This hearty pasta gets a shortcut from Hamburger Helper™ and just the right amount of heat from pickled jalapeños.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt butter in skillet. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir 2 to 5 minutes or until toasted. Transfer to small bowl; wipe out skillet.
- Heat same skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp. Transfer to plate lined with paper towels.
- Add beef to bacon drippings in skillet; cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Return beef to skillet.
- Stir in milk, hot water, and uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper™ box). Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Remove from heat; stir in cream cheese until melted. Top with bread crumbs, bacon, jalapeños and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g
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Farouk Sheji
[email protected]This recipe was a good starting point, but I made a few changes to suit my taste. I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes and used a different type of cheese.
Robel Hosen
[email protected]I'm not a fan of jalapeños, so I omitted them from this recipe. It was still very good.
Najid khan
[email protected]The cheesy jalapeño popper pasta was just okay. I've had better.
Ikram Shah
[email protected]This pasta dish was a bit too time-consuming for a weeknight meal. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Joka Rivera
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too rich. I think I'll use less cheese next time.
Tayyab Jamshed
[email protected]This recipe was too spicy for me. I think I'll try it again with less jalapeños next time.
Nimmy Amz
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pasta turned out dry and bland. I think I might have overcooked it.
CLINTON SSENJOBE
[email protected]This pasta dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Posher Nnadi
[email protected]I added some chopped spinach to this dish for an extra boost of nutrients.
Kenny Adebayo
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.
Victoria Taylor
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this pasta. The jalapeños were just the right amount of heat.
Faisal Jan
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Liyam Vai
[email protected]The cheesy jalapeño popper pasta was delicious! I especially liked the crispy breadcrumb topping.
Constantinos Maciel
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I was able to whip it up in no time, and it turned out great.
vedisj
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of creamy cheese, spicy jalapeños, and tender pasta was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.