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Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe

Erin S.
Cheeseburger Macaroni makes dinner a snap. Skip the box, skip the take-out, and just make this deliciously comforting meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 506 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 1 1/2 cups Boiling Water hot
  • 2 cups Skim Milk
  • 2 cups Whole Grain Elbow Macaroni
  • 1 1/2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 3 teaspoons Paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Onion Powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet brown ground beef over medium high heat. Once cooked, drain any fat that remains.
  • Mix together all of the seasonings in a small bowl. Add to the drained beef, stir to combine. Pour in hot water, milk, and pasta. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10 - 12 minutes, or until pasta is cooked.
  • Stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Remove from heat, and let stand for a few minute until the sauce thickens.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 909mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
Keyword Cheese, Copycat, Dinners, Easy, Easy Dinners, Ground Beef, One Pot Meals, Pasta, Simmered
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