Let me tell you, this recipe is a lifesaver in my kitchen—especially on those chaotic, what’s-for-dinner-again nights. It’s hearty, cheesy, and packed with flavor, and best of all? It’s super easy to throw together with pantry staples. This Cheesy Beef & Bacon Macaroni Bake is everything you want in a comfort meal – and a total crowd-pleaser.

Yesterday, our toddler was “helping” Dad outside—aka running in circles with a toy hammer while Dad was building a fence. I was inside with the baby on my hip, folding laundry with one hand and attempting to sort a mountain of paperwork with the other. The chaos was loud, lovable, and nonstop.

By the time late afternoon rolled around, I realized dinner was going to have to cook itself—or at least come together fast and feed a crew that worked hard and played hard all day (and apparently, toddlers burn a thousand calories just existing).

Enter: Cheesy Beef & Bacon Mac Bake.

This also makes a fantastic freezer meal!

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Bacon Cheeseburger Mac Casserole

Keyword: Comfort Food,, Easy

Ingredients

• ½ box elbow macaroni
• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ onion diced
• ½ cup bacon bits
• 1 can tomato soup
• 1 can cheddar cheese soup
• 1 can diced tomatoes undrained
• 2 cups mild cheddar cheese

Instructions

• Cook macaroni until al dente; drain.
• Brown beef + onion; drain excess grease.
• Stir in bacon bits, both soups, and diced tomatoes.
• Add cooked macaroni and mix well.
• Pour into 9×13 dish. Top with cheese.
• Bake at 375°F for 20–25 mins until bubbly & golden.