Cheeseburger Macaroni – This is an absolutely delicious Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger “copycat” recipe. My take on the classic is even better and super easy to make! A kid friendly meal that is sure to satisfy the whole family!
This recipe serves about 4 people.
What ingredients do I need to make this recipe?
- macaroni
- ground beef
- yellow onion
- garlic
- sour cream
- cream cheese
- mustard
- ketchup
- worcestershire
- salt
- pepper
- chili powder
- water
- fresh or dried parsley
What tools do I need?
- Dutch oven or large saucepan
- Wooden cooking spoon, or silicone spoon
- Cutting board
- Chef knife
- Measuring spoons and cups
How do I make homemade Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni from scratch?
Step 1: In a dutch oven or large saucepan, brown ground beef and onions. Add garlic and cook an additional minute until fragrant.
Step 2: Stir in salt, pepper, worcestershire, mustard, chili powder, ketchup.
Step 3: Add uncooked macaroni, water, cream cheese and sour cream. Bring to a low simmer. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes until macaroni is cooked, stirring halfway through.
Step 4: Remove pasta from heat and stir in cheddar cheese. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
If you love this recipe, here are some of my favorite pasta dishes for you to try!
- Baked Ziti Recipe – My baked Ziti is loaded with ground beef, spinach, onions, tomatoes and is all baked to a golden perfection with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Chipotle Macaroni and Cheese – Macaroni tossed in a cheesy chipotle sauce topped with buttery, crunchy breadcrumbs, finished with fresh chopped cilantro.
- Chicken Parmesan – (Chicken Parmigiana) Crispy breaded baked chicken topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Serve over a bed of pasta with marinara sauce.
- Creamy Chipotle Chicken Pasta – Fettuccine tossed in a creamy chipotle sauce with chicken, corn, diced tomatoes and a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley and parmesan cheese.
Cheeseburger Macaroni
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups macaroni
- 1/2 lb. ground beef
- 1/3 cup yellow onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1 1/2 tsp mustard
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tsp worcestershire
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 2 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried
Instructions
- In a dutch oven or large saucepan, brown ground beef and onions. Add garlic and cook an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in salt, pepper, worcestershire, mustard, chili powder, ketchup.
- Add uncooked macaroni, water, cream cheese and sour cream. Bring to a low simmer. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes until macaroni is cooked, stirring halfway through.
- Remove pasta from heat and stir in cheddar cheese. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
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