Homemade Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni (One-Pot, 30 Minutes)

Overhead view of plate with one serving of homemade hamburger helper cheeseburger macaroni.

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Homemade Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni (One-Pot, 30 Minutes)

This easy Cheeseburger Macaroni recipe is a homemade Hamburger Helper made in one pot with ground beef, real cheddar cheese, and simple pantry ingredients. This cheesy hamburger macaroni skillet is ready in about 30 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Resting Time5

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheeseburger macaroni, homemade hambuger helper

Servings: servings

Calories: 525kcal

Author: Mindy Boyd

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon corn starch
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 cups water
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 ½ cups milk
2 cups macaroni
2 cups cheese

Instructions

In a large skillet (one that has a lid) cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. If you don't use lean ground beef you will need to drain the fat off.
1 pound ground beef
While the meat cooks mix the corn starch and spices together in a small bowl.
1 tablespoon corn starch, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
When the ground beef is brown add the water, ketchup, and spice mixture stirring to combine.
2 cups water, 1 tablespoon ketchup
Add the milk and pasta, reduce to low heat, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes stirring occasionally so the pasta doesn't stick.
1 ½ cups milk, 2 cups macaroni
When the pasta is cooked al dente, or to your liking, add the shredded cheese and stir until melted.
2 cups cheese
Let stand about 5 minutes before serving so the sauce can thicken.

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Notes

Nutritional information is approximate.

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