Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe

Name: Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 small onion; 2 cloves garlic; 3 cups beef broth; 2 cups dry elbow macaroni; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 Tablespoons ketchup; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
5
Calories
572 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe

Ronan Ford

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This delicious Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe is an easy, family-friendly meal that's ready in under 30 minutes. After one bite of this homemade version of hamburger helper, you'll never want the boxed kind again!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
3 cups beef broth
2 cups dry elbow macaroni
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 Tablespoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium high heat until no longer pink. Drain the fat.
Add the onion and garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
Pour in the beef broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the elbow macaroni, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until the macaroni is cooked and the liquid is mostly absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.
Add the heavy whipping cream, sour cream, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, dijon mustard, ketchup, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Mix everything together until the cheese is melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
Remove the skillet from heat and let it rest for a couple of minutes to allow the flavors to blend together.

Notes

Meat substitutions: Feel free to swap the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken.
Other pasta options: While the recipe calls for elbow macaroni, you can experiment with various pasta shapes. Any other short pastas like penne or rotini can be used instead of elbow macaroni, just be sure to check your pasta for tenderness and adjust your cooking time accordingly.
Add some veggies: Frozen veggies like peas, carrots, or even broccoli would be easy to add to your cheeseburger macaroni. I've added frozen peas to mine many times! I always add them along with the pasta.
For a lighter version, use half-and-half or milk instead of heavy whipping cream. You could also use low fat or nonfat Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream.
Store any leftover cheeseburger macaroni in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 572kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 113mg (38%) Sodium 1183mg (49%) Potassium 639mg (18%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 647IU (13%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 305mg (31%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 572 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	572kcal	29%
Carbohydrates	48g	16%
Protein	38g	76%
Fat	25g	38%
Saturated Fat	13g	65%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Trans Fat	0.3g	15%
Cholesterol	113mg	38%
Sodium	1183mg	49%
Potassium	639mg	14%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	647IU	13%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	305mg	31%
Iron	3mg	17%