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Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe

This delicious one pot cheeseburger macaroni recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight meal for the family. Made with simple ingredients, it can be on the table in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic power
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 2 1/2 cups beef broth seperated into 2 cups and 1/2 cup
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 2 cups pasta elbow macaroni or small shells
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, monterey, colby jack work well

Instructions

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  1. In a large deep skillet or dutch oven, brown ground beef over medium heat. If desired or needed, drain off fat. Sprinkle in spices, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Add in cream cheese and as it melts, stir to combine.
  2. Once beef has been browned pour in two cups of beef broth. Add cornstarch to the remaining beef broth until well combined, with no clumps remaining. Pour into beef and broth mixture in pan, and stir to combine.
  3. Add in half and half and dried pasta. Bring to a simmer. Cover and let simmer for approximately 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.*
  4. Add in cheese, and either stir to combine, or allow to melt on top by removing pan from burner and letting sit covered for 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • *Different shapes and brands of pasta cook at different times, meaning there is variability in the cook time. Start by cooking your pasta mixture for the minimum amount of time listed on the pasta package directions. At that point check pasta by tasting a piece or two, to see if it's done to your liking. Pasta should be cooked, but al dente. Avoid over cooking pasta. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 299kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 872mg (36%) Potassium 286mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 527IU (11%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 115mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Calories 299kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 872mg 36%
Potassium 286mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 527IU 11%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 115mg 12%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.