Jimmy Buffett Pasta Salad Inspired by Margaritaville
Jimmy Buffett Pasta Salad combines all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger in one hearty pasta salad. Made with seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, pickles, tomatoes, and a creamy Heinz 57 dressing, this fun recipe is inspired by the lyrics of Margaritaville. Top it with crispy bacon, shredded lettuce, and crunchy potato sticks for the ultimate cheeseburger pasta salad that's perfect for potlucks, cookouts, and easy family meals. Serve it warm or cold!
Ingredients
Pasta Salad
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ medium yellow or sweet onion
- 1 tsp Montreal Steak Seasoning or your favorite burger seasoning
- 1 lb rotini or bowtie pasta
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese cubed
- ½ cup pickles diced
- salt and black pepper to taste
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup Heinz 57
Garnishes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce for garnish
- 5 slices bacon cooked and chopped for garnish
- 1 cup potato sticks for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and diced yellow onion until the beef is browned. Drain any excess grease. Season with Montreal Steak Seasoning and add some Heinz 57 to taste. Set aside and allow the beef mixture to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, and Heinz 57 until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cooled ground beef mixture, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cheddar cheese cubes, and pickles.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, top with shredded lettuce, bacon, and potato sticks.
Nutrition
Calories: 468kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 31gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 476mgPotassium: 318mgFiber: 14gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2mg
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