One-Pan Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Tortellini
This Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Tortellini is a quick, hearty dinner that’s cheesy, meaty, and comes together in just one pan. It’s great for busy weeknights or casual family dinners, ready in just 30 minutes!
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You’ll have all flavors of a classic bacon cheeseburger — juicy beef, crispy bacon, and cheddar cheese — but tucked into cheesy tortellini. It’s easy, filling, and kids always love it.
Serve them with garlic bread, dinner rolls, or even with this Pull-Apart Bread Loaded with Bacon and Cheese.
How to Make Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Tortellini
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Chop the onion.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the tortellini, and cook for 3 minutes until it floats to the top. Drain in a colander and set aside.
3. In a cast-iron skillet, cook the ground beef, garlic, and diced onion until the beef is no longer pink, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
4. Stir in the tortellini, diced tomatoes, ⅔ of the cheese, and ⅔ of the bacon.
5. Top with the remaining cheese and bacon. Cover and cook for 5 more minutes until the cheese melts.
Serve and Enjoy!
Serve warm and enjoy a cheesy, meaty, and comforting dinner in one pan!
Important Recipe Notes
- Don’t overcook the tortellini – just cook until it floats to the top. It will finish cooking in the skillet with the sauce and cheese.
- Use pre-cooked or partially cooked bacon to save time and ensure it crisps nicely without overcooking the tortellini.
- Drain excess grease from the beef after cooking to keep the dish from being too oily.
- Cheese options: Cheddar works best, but feel free to mix in mozzarella or a cheese blend for extra gooeyness.
- Add fresh herbs: A sprinkle of parsley, chives, or green onions on top adds flavor and a fresh touch.
- Double the recipe for larger families or meal prep — it reheats well in the oven or microwave.
One-Pan Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Tortellini
Ingredients
- 19 oz bag tortellini
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 8 oz cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup chopped bacon pieces
Instructions
- Chop the onion.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the tortellini, and cook for 3 minutes until it floats to the top. Drain in a colander and set aside.
- In a cast iron skillet, cook the ground beef, garlic, and diced onion until the beef is no longer pink, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the tortellini, diced tomatoes, ⅔ of the cheese, and ⅔ of the bacon.
- Top with the remaining cheese and bacon. Cover and cook for 5 more minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve warm and enjoy a cheesy, meaty, and comforting dinner in one pan!
