Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe
A creamy, cheesy, family-friendly one-skillet meal that combines the bold flavors of a cheeseburger with the comfort of macaroni and cheese.
Print Pin Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 615kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- 1 Large pot for boiling pasta
- 1 Large skillet For cooking meat and sauce
- 1 Cheese grater For freshly shredding cheese
- 1 Whisk For making cheese sauce
- 1 Wooden spoon For stirring
- 1 set Measuring cups and spoons For accurate ingredient use
Ingredients
- 1 lb Lean ground beef 80/20 for best flavor
- 1 Medium onion Finely diced
- 2 Garlic cloves Minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Mustard powder
- Salt and pepper To taste
- 16 oz Elbow macaroni Cooked al dente
- 3 tablespoon Butter
- 3 tablespoon All-purpose flour
- 2½ cups Whole milk
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese Freshly grated
- 1 cup American cheese Chopped
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper Optional,for heat
Instructions
- Boil pasta until al dente
- Brown ground beef with onions and garlic
- Season meat mixture with spices
- Make roux with butter and flour
- Whisk in milk and thicken
- Add cheeses until melted
- Stir in cooked pasta
- Mix in beef and adjust consistency
Notes
- Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 250g | Calories: 615kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1120IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 360mg | Iron: 3.2mg