Best 7 Mac Attack Cheeseburger Casserole Recipes

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If you're a fan of mac and cheese and cheeseburger, then you'll love this mac attack cheeseburger casserole! This hearty casserole combines the best of both worlds, with layers of cheesy macaroni and succulent cheeseburger filling. It's a perfect comfort food for a cold day or a casual party, and it's sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESEBURGER MACARONI CASSEROLE



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This taste better then hamburger helper and my kids love it!

Provided by cspeer1

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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 beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add ground beef back to skillet and mix in tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir mixture until tomatoes are heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer beef mixture to a casserole dish; top with cooked macaroni. Spread cream cheese over macaroni and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over cream cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 45 minutes. Cool casserole for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 123.2 mg, Fat 38.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 22.3 g, Sodium 571.9 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

CHEESEBURGER MAC ATTACK



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Provided by Food Network

Time 6h5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 ounces (about 1 1/4 cups) uncooked elbow macaroni with at least 2g fiber per 2-ounce serving
10 ounces raw lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 cup finely chopped onion (about 1/2 medium onion)
24 ounces (about 6 cups) frozen cauliflower and low-fat cheese sauce, such as Green Giant
3 wedges light spreadable Swiss cheese, such as The Laughing Cow Light
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Salt and black pepper, optional
Special equipment: slow cooker

Steps:

  • In a large pot, prepare pasta very al dente, cooking for about half of the time indicated on the package. Drain well and set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine turkey, ketchup, and onion. Mix well. Add frozen cauliflower and cheese sauce and gently mix. Transfer mixture to a slow cooker.
  • Add cooked pasta to the slow cooker and gently stir. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours, until the turkey is fully cooked.
  • Add cheese wedges and scallions, and stir until evenly distributed.
  • If you like, season with salt and pepper, to taste. Dig in!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179, Fat 5.75 grams, Sodium 512 milligrams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 12.5 grams, Sugar 3.5 grams

MAC ATTACK



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound elbow pasta
4 ounces sliced American cheese
4 ounces sliced Cheddar
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 stick butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
6 ounces grated Romano
1 pound shredded Cheddar Jack
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons ground black pepper
4 ounces hot sauce
2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
8 strips bacon, cooked until crisp
4 hamburger buns, large enough for a half-pound burger

Steps:

  • Boil the pasta until cooked, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain out the water and place the pasta back into the pot. Take the sliced cheeses and cube them.
  • In a separate saucepan, fry the onions in the butter until translucent and soft. Add the flour and whisk repeatedly, making a roux, until the mixture is golden brown. Add the milk and let simmer, stirring occasionally so it does not burn or stick, until the sauce thickens. When the sauce starts to thicken, add the American, Cheddar, Romano and 4 ounces of the Cheddar Jack. Stir until the cheeses melt and make a thick cheese sauce. Stir in the salt and black pepper, and pour the sauce over the pasta. Add the hot sauce, and mix thoroughly until the pasta is completely mixed with the sauce. Place in the refrigerator and let cool.
  • Shape the beef into 4 patties. (Sprinkle with salt and pepper if you wish.) In a fry pan or skillet over medium-high heat, cook the burgers to your desired doneness.
  • In a separate fry pan, make four 4-ounce portions of the mac and cheese, placing them flat in the pan, like little mac and cheese pancakes. Warm them up and cover them with the remaining Cheddar Jack. The cheese should melt and become crispy on the bottom. Using a spatula, place the mac and cheese discs on top of the burgers, and then top with 2 strips of bacon on each. Put the burgers on the buns and enjoy your very own Mac Attack!

ZESTY CHEESEBURGER MAC CASSEROLE



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Get the best of all worlds with our Zesty Cheeseburger Mac Casserole recipe. It's like having a cheeseburger, mac and cheese and a helping of vegetables all in one great dish. Zesty Cheeseburger Mac Casserole is a Healthy Living dish we can really get behind.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 55m

Yield 5 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen vegetable blend (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower)
1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Made With 2% Milk Cheese
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
3/4 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Place frozen vegetables in colander in sink. Cook Macaroni as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown ground beef.
  • Drain meat. Pour cooked macaroni over vegetables in colander to drain and quickly thaw vegetables. Return macaroni and vegetables to saucepan. Add Cheese Sauce, milk and dressing; mix well. Add meat and 1/2 cup shredded cheese; mix well. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; cover.
  • Bake 35 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining shredded cheese; bake, uncovered, 3 to 4 min. or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 1170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 37 g

CHEESEBURGER MACARONI CASSEROLE



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Ingredients 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 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 beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add ground beef back to skillet and mix in tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir mixture until tomatoes are heated through, about 5 minutes. Transfer beef mixture to a casserole dish; top with cooked macaroni. Spread cream cheese over macaroni and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over cream cheese. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 45 minutes. Cool casserole for 15 minutes before serving. A

Provided by beansandcream

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 lb ground beef
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans italian-style fire roasted diced tomatoes
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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 beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add ground beef back to skillet and mix in tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir mixture until tomatoes are heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer beef mixture to a casserole dish; top with cooked macaroni. Spread cream cheese over macaroni and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over cream cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 45 minutes. Cool casserole for 15 minutes before serving.

CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE



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Easy to make cheeseburger casserole, pasta needs no boiling!

Provided by the4taals

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ pound ground beef
2 medium (2-1/2" dia)s onions, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with herbs, undrained
2 cups elbow macaroni
1 cup frozen corn
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease an 8-cup baking dish. Place baking dish on a cookie sheet.
  • Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onions until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off fat.
  • Drain liquid from canned tomatoes into a 4-cup measuring cup, adding water if needed, to make 2 1/2 cups of liquid. Add juice, tomatoes, macaroni, corn, bell pepper, garlic, soy sauce, chili powder, Italian seasoning, and pepper to the beef mixture; bring to a boil.
  • Pour 1/2 of the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of Mexican cheese, add remainder of beef mixture, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake for another 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 66.7 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 743.5 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

CRUNCHY CHEESEBURGER MAC BAKE



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Put a crunchy, cheesy twist on the classic cheeseburger macaroni with this quick and easy recipe!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
1 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Set oven control to broil. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Make Hamburger Helper mix as directed on box, using ground beef, milk and hot water.
  • Stir in mozzarella cheese. Transfer mixture to baking dish. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle on top of mixture in baking dish.
  • Broil with top about 4 inches from heat 2 to 4 minutes or until bread crumbs are golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1180 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your casserole.
  • Don't overcook the beef. It should be cooked through, but still juicy.
  • Use a good quality cheese. A sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese will give you the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings. You can add anything from bacon to jalapeños to your casserole.
  • Serve the casserole hot and bubbly. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.

Conclusion:

Mac Attack Cheeseburger Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will love. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. With its combination of ground beef, macaroni, cheese, and vegetables, this casserole is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Mac Attack Cheeseburger Casserole a try.

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