One Pan Bacon Cheeseburger Rice Skillet
This bacon cheeseburger rice skillet is loaded with beef, bacon, cheese, and simple pantry staples. It’s a one pan dinner everyone loves.
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Some nights call for a meal with lots of flavor with as little effort as humanly possible. That’s when I make this bacon cheeseburger casserole.
It’s made in one pan, is loaded with cheesy, beefy goodness, and yes, it disappears like you spent hours in the kitchen.
It’s made with the basics I always have like ground beef, crispy bacon, instant rice, and a few condiments for that classic cheeseburger flavor.
There are no fancy ingredients, and most importantly there’s no extra grocery run. And because it all cooks in one skillet, cleanup is a breeze.
How to Make It
Here’s how I make this one pan skillet meal (the full, printable recipe is further down the page):
In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, but leave a little bacon grease in the pan.
Add the ground beef and cook until no pink remains. Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, and burger seasoning.
Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, rice, and broth. Let it simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed.
Stir in half the cheese and bacon. Sprinkle the rest on top. Cover the skillet for a few minutes so the cheese melts from the steam.
Scoop into bowls and serve warm.
A Tip for Using Different Rice
Swap the instant rice (Minute Rice) with another type of rice. You’ll need to adjust the amount of liquid and cook time based on the variety of rice you’re using.
Can You Make This Skillet Ahead?
Yes, you can (kind of). Cook everything except the cheese topping. Store in the fridge, then reheat and add the cheese when you’re ready to serve.
Best Side Dishes for This Casserole
A simple green salad, some roasted vegetables, or cheesy garlic bread all pair nicely.
More Main Dish Recipes
- One Pot Meatballs and Rice
- Beef Noodle Casserole
- Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Skillet
- Cheesy Ranch Ground Beef and Rice
- Cheeseburger Casserole
Ingredients
- 6 slices uncooked bacon
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon burger seasoning, or seasoned salt
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 cups Minute Rice
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving about 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease in the pan.6 slices uncooked bacon
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, then stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, and burger seasoning.1 pound ground beef1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon burger seasoning
- Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, rice, and beef broth. Mix well and bring to a light simmer. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed.8 ounces tomato sauce¼ cup ketchup1 tablespoon yellow mustard2 cups Minute Rice2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- Mix in ½ cup cheese and half of the cooked bacon.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon on top. Cover and let the cheese melt from the steam.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 ⅓ cups of casserole. Actual calories will vary.
- This recipe makes about 8 cups total. Serve it in smaller servings with a side to make it stretch or larger servings for a heartier meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.