Best 17 Cheese And Hamburger Macaroni Recipes

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Cheese and hamburger macaroni is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual family gathering. It combines the flavors of ground beef, macaroni, cheese, and a variety of other ingredients to create a hearty and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone. With so many different variations on the classic recipe, there is sure to be a version of cheese and hamburger macaroni that everyone will enjoy.

Here are our top 17 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY MACARONI AND HAMBURGER CASSEROLE



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This is a hearty meal that tastes GREAT for less and has plenty of leftovers for a nice repeat meal. This tasty meal that I created had my family's thumbs up for many repeat meals!

Provided by jlb4710

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ½ cups elbow macaroni
1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup (such as Campbell's®)
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup milk
8 slices American cheese (such as Kraft®)
1 (8 ounce) package buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease an 11x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain. Transfer to a bowl, add processed cheese cubes, and let stand until cheese partially melts.
  • Place ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, break meat apart with a spatula, and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • Stir Cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and onion together in a bowl; gently fold macaroni and processed cheese mixture into soup mixture. Stir in milk until thoroughly combined. Mix ground beef into macaroni mixture and spread into prepared baking dish. Top casserole with slices of American cheese and sprinkle cracker crumbs on top. Cover casserole with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling, about 20 minutes; remove foil and bake until top is golden brown, about 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 102.5 mg, Fat 40 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 19.3 g, Sodium 1436 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

EASY SKILLET HAMBURGER AND MACARONI DINNER



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I don't know the origin of this recipe, but I've been making it for years, and it was always a family favorite. You can use as much, or as little, cheese as you like and any combination of cheese that suits you. I usually put parmesan down as my first layer, top that with shredded cheddar and then top that with some shredded mozzerella. (I like cheese). I have always used 1 1/2 cups of the dried elbows, 'cause I like my dish a little thicker. Enjoy.

Provided by arroz241_11561377

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped (optional)
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
1 (12 ounce) can corn, undrained
1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic salt
4 -6 ounces shredded cheese, or
4 -6 ounces shredded cheese, combination
parmesan cheese, cheddar, mozzerella, etc

Steps:

  • Saute ground beef in 12" skillet, until browned, drain most of grease.
  • Add onions and (peppers, if using ) cook 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes,with their liquid (break up tomatoes with fork or clean hands) and, corn with it's liquid and macaroni.
  • Heat to boiling and then reduce heat to medium/low.
  • Cover skillet and cook 20-30 minutes until macaroni is tender. (may need to stir occassionally).
  • Stir in chili powder and garlic salt, blend well.
  • Top with cheese, or cheeses, heat covered for about 5 minutes, or until.
  • cheese is melted.
  • Note: May use garlic powder instead of garlic salt, and then just add salt to taste. If dish seems a little dry as it cooks, may add additional water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.8, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 76, Sodium 354.6, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 6.2, Protein 26

CHEESEBURGER MACARONI SKILLET



Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet image

This is the ultimate simple and fulfilling dinner that uses items I typically have in my cupboard. It's so easy to prepare and cooking all in one skillet makes it a snap for clean up. -Juli Meyers, Hinesville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
8 ounces uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni
3 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
3/4 cup fat-free milk
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Minced chives

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain., Stir in macaroni, broth, milk, ketchup, steak seasoning, mustard and onion powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Stir in cheese until melted. Sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HAMBURGER AND MACARONI HOT DISH



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Hot dish or goulash, call it what you want. I grew up on this quick and easy meal. I have tweaked the ingredients a bit, but the results are just as good. Serve with a side salad for a great weekday dinner. Enjoy.

Provided by Kristi Goulette Lozensky

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
1 ½ teaspoons dried minced onion
1 garlic clove, pressed
2 (10.75 ounce) cans tomato soup
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
1 pinch Italian seasoning, or to taste
1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste
3 slices fat-free American cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and minced onion in the hot skillet until almost browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic to ground beef mixture and cook until beef is browned, 2 to 3 more minutes; drain and discard excess grease.
  • Stir macaroni, tomato soup, corn, Italian seasoning, and seasoned salt into ground beef mixture; top with American cheese slices. Cover skillet until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes; stir well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.5 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Cholesterol 72.4 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 684.2 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

TOMATO, HAMBURGER, MACARONI GOULASH



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Make and share this Tomato, Hamburger, Macaroni Goulash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Teresa Peers

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb lean ground beef
1 (19 ounce) can Italian stewed tomatoes (could use 28 oz. if you added more parm. cheese)
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 minced garlic clove (I actually use 2)
1/4-1/2 cup parmesan cheese (I probably use more but I am a cheese fiend)
3 cups macaroni (before cooked, you could probably mess around with that amount as I am just estimating, I just pour)

Steps:

  • Fry ground beef in large size frying pan until almost all red is gone.
  • Add chopped onion and garlic and continue frying until beef is completely cooked.
  • Add the tomatoes and parmesan cheese and stir completely.
  • Lower heat and simmer while you cook the macaroni (about 20 minutes).
  • When macaroni is done, just mix it all together and serve.
  • Have your spouse clean up the mess cuz really, who needs the grief.

HOMEMADE CHEESEBURGER MACARONI HAMBURGER HELPER



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We like Hamburger Helper but we don't like the MSG or other icky ingredients! You can prepare "sauce packets" ahead of time to save time. Increase/alter seasonings and/or cheese to suit your tastes!

Provided by MDMama

Categories     Meat

Time 22m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb 92% lean ground beef (or your preferred type)
1 cup hot water
2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded, plus more for topping, if desired)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in a large skillet. Drain.
  • Add hot water, milk, pasta and "sauce packet" ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  • In the last few minutes of cook time, add cheese, stir and re-cover.
  • When pasta is tender and cheese is melted, remove heat and uncover.
  • Let stand about 5 minutes. Sauce will thicken as it stands.
  • Top with additional cheese if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 961.9, Fat 49, SaturatedFat 22.8, Cholesterol 270.5, Sodium 1049.5, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 85.3

LOADED CHEESEBURGER MACARONI



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Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3/4 cup hot water
2 cups milk
1 box Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons yellow mustard

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, brown beef, onion and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Stir in hot water, milk, sauce mix and uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper box), tomatoes, relish and mustard. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 960 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CHEESE AND HAMBURGER MACARONI



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Homemade version of Hamburger Helper® - just as easy and tastes so much better! You will need a large skillet with a tight fitting lid.

Provided by macandjakesmom

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ pound lean ground beef, or more to taste
½ small onion, minced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups water
2 cups elbow macaroni
8 ounces reduced-fat processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Return skillet to burner over high heat. Add water; cover skillet and bring to a boil. Stir macaroni into the boiling water-ground beef mixture; cover and lower heat to medium. Cook, keeping covered, for 5 minutes. Stir, cover, and cook until macaroni is tender, about 5 more minutes.
  • Stir processed cheese food into ground beef-macaroni mixture until melted. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 60.7 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 930.1 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH GROUND BEEF AND TOMATOES



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This is a very DELICIOUS and EASY. This is either a one dish meal for 4 people or side dishes for 10 people. If you have any questions you can e-mail me. [email protected]

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter (heaping tablespoons)
1 cup cheddar cheese
1/8 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon granulated garlic powder (to taste)
1 lb ground beef (lean)
1 cup elbow macaroni
1 cup tomatoes (diced)

Steps:

  • In a large pot on medium-high heat, bring 2 quarts of salted (1 teaspoons salt) water to a boil.
  • Add macaroni to boiling water and cook until tender.
  • Drain off the water from the macaroni.
  • On low heat add butter, milk and cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a deep skillet on medium heat cook the ground beef, salt, pepper and garlic powder until the ground beef is no longer pink, making sure that the ground beef is finely broken up.
  • Add the diced tomatoes to the ground beef, without any juice from the tomatoes.
  • Add the ground beef mixture to the pot that contains the macaroni. Stir for 1 minute on low heat. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.5, Fat 36.6, SaturatedFat 18.9, Cholesterol 133.9, Sodium 417.8, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2, Protein 33

ZACH'S EASY-CHEESY MACARONI & HAMBURGER MEAT



Zach's Easy-Cheesy Macaroni & Hamburger Meat image

A quick & easy variation to plain, old macaroni & cheese. My family likes it better than Hamburger Helper's Cheeseburger Mac!

Provided by mysonshine

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 package Kraft macaroni and cheese
1 lb ground beef
1/2-1 onion, chopped (omit or adjust to your liking)

Steps:

  • Prepare the Kraft Macaroni& Cheese as directed.
  • I also start browning the ground beef, adding the onions.
  • Drain fat.
  • Mix browned, ground beef& onion with the macaroni& cheese and serve!
  • This recipe is so easy and kids should really love it!

HOMESTYLE BEEF, MACARONI AND CHEESE



Homestyle Beef, Macaroni and Cheese image

This is a tasty and complete meal. My family is wild over this recipe and I'm always asked to bring it to pot luck parties.

Provided by DDFROG197

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
1 (10.25 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 (11.5 ounce) can tomato juice
1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no pink shows; drain excess fat. In the large pot, combine macaroni, beef, tomato soup, tomato juice and corn; heat through. Stir in cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 777.3 calories, Carbohydrate 68.6 g, Cholesterol 123.6 mg, Fat 38.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 39.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 1183.5 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

CHEATING CHEESEBURGER MACARONI



Cheating Cheeseburger Macaroni image

This is one of those happy accidents that happened when I had to make up dinner from what I had in the cabinet. It serves a whole family and the kids love it. I used a mixture of what was left in the bottom of the pasta boxes for the pasta. Any short pasta will work. Try adding broccoli, peas or carrots as a variation.

Provided by HALLJ6

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package dry penne pasta
1 ½ pounds ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of onion soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup with herbs
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup
1 cup water
¼ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion; cook, stirring to crumble the beef, until evenly browned. Drain off excess grease, and mix in the cream of onion soup, cream of chicken soup, and Cheddar cheese soup, along with the water and sour cream. Simmer over medium heat for a few minutes. Stir in the cooked pasta, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 66.5 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 824.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

MACARONI WITH CHEESE & GROUND BEEF



Macaroni with Cheese & Ground Beef image

I jotted this down from a Reader's Digest magazine and have yet to make it,but plan on it soon....it sounds soooo yummy!

Provided by Rhonda J

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 medium red pepper, diced
1 lb lean ground beef
4 cups low fat low sodium beef broth (stock)
3 cups elbow macaroni
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Using a large deep saute pan heat oil and saute onion,garlic& red pepper for about 2 minutes.
  • Crumble in the ground beef and cook about 10 minutes or until cooked thoroughly.
  • Heat the beef broth on the stove or in the microwave.
  • Add hot broth,macaroni,tomatoes,& seasonings to the ground beef mixture.
  • Simmer about 10 minutes or until it has reduced and macaroni is cooked.
  • Mix in sour cream& cheese and cook over low heat another 5 minutes continuing to stir until creamy.
  • Mix in parsley& serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.8, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 101.2, Sodium 191.1, Carbohydrate 68.6, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 5.6, Protein 38.9

CHEESEBURGER MACARONI



Cheeseburger Macaroni image

Our family of four loves this creamy and cheesy casserole so much that we have few leftovers. It's a delicious quick meal for those busy days on the farm.-Carol Buckman, Colony, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 cup shredded process cheese (Velveeta)
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a bowl, combine soups, milk, basil and pepper; mix well. Stir in beef mixture. Fold in macaroni and cheese. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 846mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

EASY CHEESY HAMBURGER MAC



Easy Cheesy Hamburger Mac image

Add ground beef and seasonings to a mac and cheese dinner to create this Easy Cheesy Hamburger Mac. This cheesy hamburger mac comes together in 20 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 lb. lean ground beef
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, cut up
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring 1-1/2 qt. (6 cups) water to boil in large saucepan. Stir in Macaroni; cook 7 to 10 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet on medium heat; drain. Add Cheese Sauce Mix and all remaining ingredients except macaroni; mix well. Simmer on medium-low heat 5 min. or butter is completely melted and meat mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain macaroni. Add to ingredients in skillet; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 610 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 31 g

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH GROUND BEEF, SALSA AND GREEN CHILES



Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Beef, Salsa and Green Chiles image

For a little more heat, follow the recipe for Creamy Macaroni & Cheese replacing the cheddar with pepper jack cheese.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 recipe Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
1 pound lean ground beef
⅛ teaspoon Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 cup salsa (your choice of hotness)
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies
¼ cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Follow basic recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese, but use pepper Jack cheese, not cheddar.
  • Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper, until most of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, salsa and chilies; simmer, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cilantro, then stir mixture into macaroni. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 305.9 mg, Sugar 1 g

BEEF 'N' CHEESE MACARONI



Beef 'n' Cheese Macaroni image

"I love to make this delicious main dish for my brother and me when our parents are at work at dinnertime," reports Jamie Brown of Witchita, Kansas. The mild-tasting combination of ground beef and noodles is sure to be a hit with even the pickiest eaters.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 pound ground beef
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup cubed process American cheese (Velveeta)
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. In the same pan, melt butter. Add the cheese, milk and salt; cook and stir until the cheese is melted. Drain beef. Stir beef and macaroni into cheese sauce; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground beef for the best flavor. If possible, use freshly ground beef.
  • Season the ground beef generously with salt and pepper. This will help to bring out the flavor of the beef.
  • Cook the ground beef over medium heat until it is browned all the way through. Do not overcook the beef, or it will become tough.
  • Drain the excess grease from the ground beef before adding it to the macaroni. This will help to prevent the dish from being too greasy.
  • Use a good quality cheddar cheese. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
  • Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until it is evenly coated. Do not overcook the macaroni, or it will become mushy.
  • Top the macaroni with additional cheese and bread crumbs before baking. This will help to create a golden brown crust.

Conclusion:

Cheese and hamburger macaroni is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover ground beef and macaroni. With its creamy cheese sauce, flavorful ground beef, and crispy breadcrumb topping, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give cheese and hamburger macaroni a try.

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