Description
Enjoy all the flavors of a cheeseburger in a comforting macaroni dish with this easy Cheeseburger Macaroni recipe. Creamy, cheesy, and satisfying, it’s a perfect family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Liquids:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
Others:
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook beef: Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Saute aromatics: Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
- Add seasonings: Stir in paprika, mustard powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine liquids and pasta: Pour in beef broth and milk, then add macaroni. Bring to a boil, then simmer.
- Melt cheese: Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and Parmesan until creamy.
- Serve: Let sit for a couple of minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with Worcestershire sauce or ketchup.
- Substitute with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Great for reheating as leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
