BACON CHEESEBURGER RICE

Bacon Cheeseburger Rice image

My husband and I thought the original skillet dish lacked pizzazz, so we created this tastier version. I've had teenage nieces and nephews request the recipe after their first bite. -Joyce Whipps, West Des Moines, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1-3/4 cups water
2/3 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup chopped dill pickles
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Add the water, barbecue sauce, mustard, onion and pepper., Bring to a boil; stir in the rice. Sprinkle with cheese. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with pickles and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579 calories, Fat 27g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 995mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.