Cheese Burger Alfredo
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food mashup with this irresistible Cheese Burger Alfredo! This creamy, cheesy dish combines the hearty, savory flavors of a classic cheeseburger with the velvety richness of Alfredo pasta. Featuring perfectly seasoned ground beef, a luscious homemade Parmesan Alfredo sauce, and a gooey blend of mozzarella and cheddar, every bite is pure decadence. Garnished with tangy diced pickles and fresh parsley for a playful nod to burger toppings, this pasta dish redefines fusion cuisine. Perfect for weeknight dinners or indulgent gatherings, this recipe comes together in just 40 minutes, offering a quick, crowd-pleasing twist on two beloved classics.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 12 ounces Pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Diced pickles, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and ground beef. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook, breaking the beef into small crumbles, until browned and fully cooked (about 6-8 minutes). Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside, leaving behind about 1 tablespoon of rendered fat.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then whisk in the Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
Add the cooked ground beef back to the skillet, stirring it into the Alfredo sauce. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing it well to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid and allow the cheeses to melt (2-3 minutes).
Remove from heat and garnish with diced pickles and chopped parsley for a cheeseburger-inspired topping.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fusion of rich Alfredo and cheeseburger flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.0 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.6 g | 273% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 299 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 1453 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 45.5 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 598 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 410 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
