Mac & Cheese Bacon Burger Rolls

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Mac & Cheese Bacon Burger Rolls

These rolls combine everything you love about a bacon cheeseburger and creamy macaroni & cheese, all wrapped up in a golden, handheld roll. Perfect for parties, game day, or when you want serious comfort food.

Why You’ll Love These

  • All-in-one comfort food (burger + mac & cheese)

  • Crispy outside, creamy and cheesy inside

  • Easy to prep ahead and bake or fry later

  • Crowd-pleasing and freezer-friendly

Ingredients

For the Mac & Cheese

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1½ cups milk (warm)

  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

For the Bacon Burger Filling

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

  • ½ small onion, finely diced

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • ½ cup shredded cheddar or American cheese

For Assembly

  • Egg roll wrappers or crescent roll dough or spring roll wrappers

  • 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)

  • Oil for frying or butter/oil spray for baking

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Macaroni

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

  2. Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente.

  3. Drain and set aside.

Step 2: Make the Cheese Sauce

  1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

  2. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.

  3. Slowly whisk in warm milk until smooth.

  4. Cook until thickened, about 2–3 minutes.

  5. Reduce heat and stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted.

  6. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

  7. Stir in cooked macaroni. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3: Cook the Bacon Burger Mixture

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned.

  2. Drain excess grease.

  3. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and Worcestershire sauce.

  4. Stir in bacon crumbles and shredded cheese.

  5. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 4: Combine the Filling

  • Gently mix the bacon burger mixture into the mac & cheese.

  • The filling should be thick and scoopable, not runny.

Step 5: Assemble the Rolls

  1. Lay out a wrapper or dough piece.

  2. Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of filling into the center.

  3. Fold in sides and roll tightly like a burrito.

  4. Seal edges with beaten egg.

  5. Repeat until filling is used.

Step 6: Cook the Rolls

Frying Method (Extra Crispy)

  1. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Fry rolls in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.

  3. Drain on paper towels.

Baking Method (Lighter Option)

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. Place rolls on a lined baking sheet.

  3. Brush or spray lightly with oil or butter.

  4. Bake 15–18 minutes, turning once, until golden.

Optional Dipping Sauces

  • Ketchup

  • Burger sauce

  • Ranch dressing

  • Spicy mayo

  • BBQ sauce

  • Cheese sauce

Tips for Success

  • Let filling cool before rolling to prevent leaks

  • Don’t overfill or rolls may burst

  • For extra crunch, brush with butter before baking

  • Freeze uncooked rolls for up to 2 months

Make-Ahead & Storage

  • Refrigerator: Store cooked rolls up to 3 days

  • Freezer: Freeze unbaked rolls, then cook from frozen (add 3–5 minutes)

Estimated Nutrition (Per Roll)

  • Calories: ~320

  • Protein: ~14g

  • Fat: ~20g

  • Carbs: ~22g

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