Bacon Mac Cheese Burger Wrap (Print version)
Seasoned beef, creamy mac and cheese, crisp bacon, and cheddar rolled into golden toasted tortillas.
# Ingredients:
For the bacon and beef
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8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
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1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 85 to 90 percent lean
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, optional
For the macaroni
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6 oz (170 g) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
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1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter
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1/3 cup (80 ml) whole milk, plus more as needed
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1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
For the wraps
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4 large burrito-size flour tortillas
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1 tablespoon (14 g) butter or neutral oil, for toasting
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1/2 cup shredded lettuce, optional
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1/4 cup diced pickles, optional
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Burger sauce, ketchup, or mustard, for serving, optional
# Instructions:
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Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels, chop, and leave about 1 teaspoon of bacon drippings in the skillet.
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Add the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for 7-9 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and no pink remains. Stir in Worcestershire sauce if using, then drain excess fat.
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Add the hot cooked macaroni to a bowl with butter, milk, and cheddar. Stir until the cheese melts into a creamy sauce. Add another splash of milk if it looks stiff.
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Fold the cooked beef and chopped bacon into the macaroni. Taste and adjust seasoning lightly, keeping in mind that bacon and cheddar are salty.
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Warm the tortillas briefly so they bend without tearing. Divide the filling among the centers, then add lettuce and pickles if using. Fold in the sides and roll each wrap tightly.
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Melt the butter or heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place wraps seam-side down and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden, crisp, and hot in the center. Slice and serve warm.
# Good to know:
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Best served hot while the macaroni is creamy and the tortilla is crisp.
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Cook ground beef to 160°F for food safety.
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Do not overfill the tortillas or they will split during toasting.