Best 9 Cheesy Hamburger Mac Recipes

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Calling all hamburger and mac and cheese lovers! Prepare to take your tastebuds on a journey with our curated collection of cheesy hamburger mac recipes. Indulge in a culinary fusion that brings together the hearty flavors of beef, the gooeyness of cheese, and the comforting warmth of macaroni pasta. These recipes are a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, these recipes offer a range of difficulties to accommodate various skill levels. So, get ready to embark on a cheesy and delicious adventure as we explore the world of cheesy hamburger mac.

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CHEESY HAMBURGER MAC



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All the richness of homemade mac and cheese, but ready in under 30 minutes. Cheesy hamburger mac is the perfect busy back to school meal, and it's picky eater approved!

Provided by Jerry

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound ground chuck, lean
1 large onion, chopped
1 Tablespoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound bow tie pasta
32 ounces chicken stock or beef stock, low sodium
8 ounces cream cheese or Neufchatel cheese, at room temperature
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break apart with a spoon or spatula. Add onion, seasoned salt, black pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring often until beef is browned and onions are translucent. (About 5 minutes). Drain and return to skillet.
  • Add pasta and chicken stock. Cook, stirring occasionally until just cooked. (About 8 minutes.)
  • *There will still be a lot of liquid in the pan. This is normal!
  • Add cream cheese or Neufchatel in chunks and stir until completely melted and incorporated.
  • Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes and add salt and pepper as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 879 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 171 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 52 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 49 grams protein, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 4 servings, Sodium 2025 grams sodium, Sugar 9 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams unsaturated fat

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

CHEESEBURGER MACARONI SKILLET



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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

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

EASY CHEESY HAMBURGER MAC



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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

CHEESY CHEESEBURGER MAC



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Give 'em two of their favorites-mac and cheese and cheeseburgers with the works-all in one 30-minute dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. ground beef
1-1/4 cups water
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup HEINZ Tomato Ketchup
1 pkg. (12 oz.) VELVEETA Shells & Cheese Dinner
1 large tomato, chopped
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Brown meat in large skillet; drain.
  • Add water, milk and ketchup; mix well. Bring to boil. Stir in Shell Macaroni; return to boil. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until macaroni is tender.
  • Stir in Cheese Sauce, tomatoes and onions; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 940 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 32 g

CHEESY HAMBURGER MACARONI



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Make and share this Cheesy Hamburger Macaroni recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AbsurdBookNerd

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb macaroni noodles, cooked and drained
1 lb hamburger, browned and drained
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
10 ounces milk
1/2 teaspoon seasoning, blend
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Mix together soup, milk and seasoning in a large pot.
  • Stir in noodles and beef. Cook over medium high heat until heated through. During final minutes of cooking time, stir in grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 862.4, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 116.4, Sodium 751.2, Carbohydrate 93.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 49

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

CHEESY BEEF MACARONI



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Little ones will light up the room with smiles when you bring this five-ingredient supper to the table. Crunchy canned corn is an appealing addition to the mild and cheesy combination of ground beef and pasta shared by Dena Evetts of Sentinal, Oklahoma.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound ground beef
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), shredded
2-1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the corn and soup. Set aside 1/2 cup cheese for topping; stir remaining cheese into meat mixture until melted. Gently stir in macaroni until coated. , Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with reserved cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 1081mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Tips:

  • Use quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the flavor of your cheesy hamburger mac. Use a good quality ground beef, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh vegetables.
  • Cook the ground beef properly: Cook the ground beef over medium heat until it is browned and no longer pink. This will help to develop the flavor of the meat.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cheeses in your macaroni and cheese. A combination of sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese will create a gooey, flavorful sauce.
  • Add some vegetables: Vegetables such as diced onions, bell peppers, or chopped broccoli will add flavor and nutrition to your cheesy hamburger mac.
  • Don't overcook the macaroni: Cook the macaroni according to the package directions, but be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked macaroni will become mushy and lose its shape.
  • Serve immediately: Cheesy hamburger mac is best served immediately after it is made. The macaroni will start to absorb the sauce and become less flavorful if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Cheesy hamburger mac is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its combination of ground beef, macaroni, cheese, and vegetables, it is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Follow these tips to make the best cheesy hamburger mac possible.

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