BACON CHEESEBURGER GRILLED CHEESE CASSEROLE RECIPES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. , In the same skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Discard drippings. Drain pasta; add to the skillet. Stir in the soup, water, beef and bacon; heat through. , Remove from the heat and sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve with barbecue sauce and mustard if desired.

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp. Transfer to a plate; set aside. Pour off half of the bacon drippings from skillet, and reserve.
• Add onions to skillet with remaining drippings over medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and caramelized, about 30 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef, 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 8 to 10 mintues. Stir in ketchup and mustard; remove from heat.
• Spread beef mixture in bottom of a lightly greased 3-quart baking dish. Top with caramelized onions and crumbled bacon. Arrange cheese slices over bacon.
• Toss bun cubes in reserved bacon drippings, and place in an even layer over cheese slices. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bake in preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Serve with desired toppings.