Description
If you’re craving the ultimate comfort food in a hand-held form, these Mac and Cheese Bacon Burger Rolls are your new go-to. They bring together all the best parts of a classic bacon cheeseburger and creamy mac and cheese—then wrap it all in a golden, crispy tortilla for a crave-worthy twist on familiar flavors.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef – Go for 80/20 for juicy, flavorful filling
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Cooked Macaroni Pasta – Elbow macaroni is classic, but any small pasta works
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Sharp Cheddar Cheese – Melts beautifully and adds bold flavor
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Crispy Bacon – Crunchy, salty bites that elevate the texture
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Large Flour Tortillas – Burrito-size tortillas make wrapping easier
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Ketchup & Mustard – Classic burger flavor that ties it all together
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook, breaking up the meat into small pieces, until browned throughout. Drain excess grease.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon crumbles, ketchup, and mustard. Stir until the cheese begins to melt and everything is evenly coated. Add in the cooked ground beef and mix to combine.
Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Scoop about ¾ cup of filling into the center and spread horizontally, leaving space around the edges. Fold the bottom up over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly like a burrito. Place seam-side down.
Brush each roll with melted butter on all sides. In a skillet over medium heat, toast the rolls seam-side down for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy all over and the filling is heated through.
Notes
For the Beef:
Season the meat while it’s still raw so the spices cook in, not just sit on top. Break it up well for smaller bits that blend seamlessly into the filling.
For the Mac and Cheese:
Make sure the pasta is fully cooked but still firm. Leftover mac and cheese works great, but toss in extra cheddar if needed to keep it rich and creamy.
For the Bacon:
Use real crispy bacon—not chewy. Crumble once cooled into bite-sized pieces for better texture in each bite.
For the Wraps:
Tightly roll like a burrito—bottom up, sides in, roll forward. Apply even pressure to compact the filling without tearing the tortilla.
Heat Management:
Stick to medium heat. Too hot, and the tortilla burns before the filling is warm. Too low, and it won’t crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 10 Minutes