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Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni
This recipe is a cozy, one-skillet casserole made with elbow macaroni and ground beef in a creamy cheese sauce.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 766 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup finely diced onion or 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups milk
- 1 ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ¾ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, garlic powder, sugar, salt, paprika, and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef and onion, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains. Drain any excess fat.
- Add milk, broth, and uncooked elbow macaroni to the beef. Stir the cornstarch and spice mixture. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to a gentle boil, cover and cook for 9-12 minutes or until the pasta is cooked through, stirring occasionally. If needed, add more broth or water.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Depending on the brand of pasta and the size of the pan, you may need a little bit more or less liquid. Add extra broth or water as needed.
- Mild cheddar doesn't have enough flavor for this dish.
- Remove the skillet from the heat before adding the cheese.
- For a little extra kick, add a dash of hot sauce, or some red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
766
(38%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
137mg
(46%)
Sodium
1305mg
(54%)
Potassium
724mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
976IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
541mg
(54%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 766
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 766 | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1305mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 724mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 976IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 541mg | 54% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.