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Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe
Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe - Cheesy and satisfying classic Cheeseburger Macaroni is the ultimate kid-friendly dish, and is easy to make in just 20 minutes using only one pot!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 628 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 12 ounces dried Macaroni noodles
- 4 cups beef broth or 4 cups water + 4 beef bouillon cubes
- 1 cup Half & Half
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Place a large sauté pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef. Break the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon. As it's browning, mix in the tomato paste, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Once the beef is fully cooked, add the macaroni noodles, and beef broth. Stir well. Then cover the pan and simmer for 7-10 minutes, until the pasta is cooked to al dente.
- Remove the lid and stir in the half & half and shredded cheese. Simmer and stir another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce is thick and smooth. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Want to mix things up? Try using pork sausage instead of ground beef, or pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar.
- Want to mix things up? Try using pork sausage instead of ground beef, or pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar.
- Leftovers: Transfer the cooled pasta to an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
- To Freeze: Cheeseburger mac and cheese is a great one to make and place in the freezer for future recipes. It can be stored in an airtight container for 3 to 4 months in the freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1servings
Calories
628kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
1359mg
(57%)
Potassium
566mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
718IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
354mg
(35%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 628
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1servings | |
| Calories | 628kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1359mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 566mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 718IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 354mg | 35% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.