Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet Dinner

Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet Dinner 1 lb uncooked shell pasta ½ cup (one stick) unsalted butter ¾ cup milk, (more if needed for preferred consistency) 2 eggs 3 tablespoons flour 1 lb shredded cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder 1 1/2 pound ground beef ½ cup chopped onion, , optional 6 bacon strips, , diced 1/4 cup pickles, , chopped - optional Cook pasta in salted, boiling water until tender but not mushy. While the pasta cooks, cook the bacon and onions together until the bacon is crisp and the onion is tender. Remove from pan and set aside. Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons of grease from the pan. Add the hamburger, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook it thoroughly. Add the bacon and onions back to the pan, along with the butter. Stir until butter is melted and sprinkle with the flour. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring. Stir in the well-drained pasta. Whisk the eggs and mustard into the milk and pour over the meat mixture. Add the grated cheese. Cook, stirring constantly until thickened and well blended - about 3 minutes. Notes Freezes well for up to 6 months