CHEESY JALAPEñO POPPER PASTA SKILLET

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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

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch slices (4 oz)
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 cups milk
1/2 cup hot water
1 box Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni
4 oz cream cheese (half of 8-oz package), cut into cubes and softened
1/3 cup sliced pickled jalapeños (from 16-oz jar)
2 green onions, thinly sliced

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

Farouk Sheji
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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
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I'm not a fan of jalapeños, so I omitted them from this recipe. It was still very good.


Najid khan
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The cheesy jalapeño popper pasta was just okay. I've had better.


Ikram Shah
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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
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I found this recipe to be a bit too rich. I think I'll use less cheese next time.


Tayyab Jamshed
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This recipe was too spicy for me. I think I'll try it again with less jalapeños next time.


Nimmy Amz
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pasta turned out dry and bland. I think I might have overcooked it.


CLINTON SSENJOBE
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This pasta dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Posher Nnadi
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I added some chopped spinach to this dish for an extra boost of nutrients.


Kenny Adebayo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.


Victoria Taylor
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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
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Liyam Vai
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The cheesy jalapeño popper pasta was delicious! I especially liked the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Constantinos Maciel
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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
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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.