Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Tortellini
Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Tortellini is everything you love about a bacon cheeseburger, all wrapped up in a warm, cheesy pasta skillet. It’s savory, gooey, and comforting with every bite—and it comes together in just one pan. This dish is a favorite for weeknights when you want something hearty and homemade but don’t have time to mess with a bunch of dishes.
If you’re craving comfort food with a twist, this cheesy, bacon-loaded skillet is calling your name.
Before you get started
Use fresh or refrigerated tortellini for the best texture. Cook the pasta just until it floats, then drain it well before adding to your skillet. Pre-shredded cheese works fine here, but hand-shredded melts a little creamier. Chop everything before you begin so the whole dish comes together fast and easy.
What You Need To Make Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Tortellini
You’ll find the exact ingredient amounts in the recipe card, but here’s what you’ll need:
- Refrigerated cheese tortellini
- Ground beef
- Garlic and onion
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Cooked bacon pieces
How To Make Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Tortellini
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add tortellini and cook for 3 minutes, until it floats. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic. Break apart the meat as it cooks. Once browned, drain excess grease.
Stir in the drained tortellini, diced tomatoes, ⅔ of the shredded cheese, and ⅔ of the chopped bacon.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon over the top. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve hot and enjoy the skillet magic.
Commonly Asked Questions
Can I use frozen tortellini?
Yes, just cook it according to the package instructions before adding it to the skillet.
What kind of cheese works best?
Cheddar is classic, but feel free to mix in mozzarella or pepper jack for extra meltiness and flavor.
Can I make this ahead of time?
It’s best served fresh, but you can prep the beef and bacon earlier in the day to save time.
Is this recipe kid-friendly?
Absolutely. It’s a hit with both kids and adults thanks to the cheesy, familiar flavors.
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, then add the tortellini and cook for 3 minutes, until it floats to the top. Dump into a colander to drain, and set aside.
- In a cast iron skillet, cook the ground beef, minced garlic and diced onion, and cook until no longer pink, breaking the meat apart as it cooks. Drain any grease.
- Stir in the tortellini, diced tomatoes, ⅔ of the cheese and ⅔ of the bacon to the skillet. Top with remaining cheese, and sprinkle bacon over the top. Cover and cook for 5 more minutes, until the cheese is melted.