Cheesy Jalape O Popper Pasta Skillet Recipe

Ingredients

1

tablespoon butter

1/2

cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs

4

slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch slices (4 oz)

1

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

2

cups milk

1/2

cup hot water

1

                        box Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni 

4

oz cream cheese (half of 8-oz package), cut into cubes and softened

1/3

cup sliced pickled jalapeños (from 16-oz jar)

2

green onions, thinly sliced

Preparation

Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt butter in skillet. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir 2 to 5 minutes or until toasted. Transfer to small bowl; wipe out skillet.

Heat same skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp. Transfer to plate lined with paper towels.

Add beef to bacon drippings in skillet; cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Return beef to skillet.

Stir in milk, hot water, and uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper™ box). Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Remove from heat; stir in cream cheese until melted. Top with bread crumbs, bacon, jalapeños and green onions.

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