Description
Bacon Cheeseburger Rice Skillet is the ultimate comfort food, combining the rich flavors of a classic bacon cheeseburger with fluffy rice in a single skillet. This one-pan dish features crispy bacon, savory ground beef, and gooey cheddar cheese, creating a satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh herbs for an extra touch of flavor and presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in cooked rice, ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and cover with a lid. Cook on low heat until cheese melts (about 5 minutes).
- Crumble cooked bacon into the skillet before serving and gently mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for added nutrition. For a lighter version, swap ground beef for ground turkey or use brown rice. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.