Someone tasted our skillet cheeseburger mac and cheese. They said it’s like a homemade hamburger helper, but better!
Easy Skillet Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese Recipe
Yup, they’re right and it’s all made fresh and not out of a box. The concept of our skillet cheeseburger mac and cheese recipe is totally similar to the boxed cheeseburger helper. But the spices are more fresh and everything just tastes better. We understand the need for families with kids who love pasta, mac and cheese and cheeseburgers all in one bite. So we have this fantastic and easy mac and cheese recipe. It’s loaded with all the goodness of the cheeseburger, but without the bun and pickles! Parents are raving about how much the kids love this recipe.
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The best part about our homemade cheeseburger hamburger helper is that you can customize the flavor to your preference. Add more onion powder or garlic powder for a pop of extra flavor. Salt and pepper really bring out the flavor of the pasta and meat together too, so don’t be shy about seasoning this skillet of delicious pasta beauty. Your kids and whole family will love this and you’ll wonder why you don’t make this more often because it’s such a quick and hearty meal! Who does’t love mac and cheese, especially will all the cheeseburger patty in it? Hope you enjoy our recipe! We’re sure it will be a family favorite for a long time.
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Skillet Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) macaroni
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) olive oil (or as needed depending on the leanness of your beef)
- 1 pound (454 g) ground beef
- 1 medium onion , chopped (or 1 teaspoon onion powder)
- 3-4 cloves garlic , minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 15 ounces (425 g) tomato sauce
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt , or more to taste
- fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar
- 2-3 cups (226-340 g) shredded cheddar cheese , depending on your preferred cheesiness
- minced parsley for topping , optional
Instructions
- Cook macaroni to package instructions, drain, then set aside.
- Heat large skillet on medium-high heat. Add oil and then add beef. Break up beef and cook until nearly cooked through, about 3 minutes. Then add onions and garlic and cook until onions and garlic are softened, about 2 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- Add tomato sauce, milk, salt, pepper and sugar. Bring beef to a low simmer for about 3 minutes for all the flavors to combine. Taste the beef sauce and add any additional seasonings if needed.
- Fold in the pasta and then add the cheese a little at a time until everything combines and cheese melts. Add additional cheese on top if you want and minced parsley. Serve warm.
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Miranda says
I made this over the weekend it was a huge hit!!! I actually decided to add chopped pickles to it also – I read it in another recipe and got inspired. It was so unbelievably delicious. Thanks for the inspiration!
Best Recipe Box says
Thanks Miranda! So glad you enjoyed it and we really like your bread and butter pickles.
Michelle C. says
Oh my goodness, this was the BOMB! My girls and I loved this. Wouldn’t change a thing. My only problem is that my first serving was large and I want more. I can hear it calling me from the frig!
Downiegirl says
What a fantastic recipe! So easy and quick to make. I made this with the bowtie pasta as these were what I had on hand. Worked great!! I also made up this recipe and put in my crockpot to keep warm til it was time to eat. I did add a little milk and water along with a beef bouillon cube, dash of Worcestershire sauce and tablespoon of ketchup to keep it moist in the crockpot pot. My company along with my husband and I loved it! I had a little lefted over for our supper the next night and it was even better!!! Thanks for sharing your recipe! One I will be making often!!
Best Recipe Box says
Thank you so much! So glad you, your husband and your guests enjoyed the recipe!
Alyssa says
Delicious!!!! I added garlic pickles and bacon crumbles. Soooo goood!!! Thanks for the recipe!!
Tim Gjerdahl says
I just made this, I threw in some bacon bits, Awesome! I love this!
Best Recipe Box says
Love the addition of bacon bits Tim!
Laura says
I added taco seasoning and instead of parsley used cilantro! It was delicious.
Ericclynn Crane-Butler says
I am not a fan of tomatoes can you taste it? could I use something different?
Best Recipe Box says
Hi! You can just use a little broth in place of the tomatoes and it’ll still taste great! Or add extra cheese. 🙂
Jamie says
this is goooooooood
Best Recipe Box says
AWESOME!! We are thrilled that you enjoyed it.
Melanie says
Wanted something to use hamburger we had thawed. Yum! Super fast recipe.
Best Recipe Box says
Yes, it’s crazy and and delicious. So glad you enjoyed it and made good use out of the hamburger!
Christina P says
If using broth instead of tomato sauce, how much broth is a little? I want to try this recipe tonight for dinner!
Best Recipe Box says
Hi Christina, start with about 1/2 cup of broth. Then add your cheese and let it melt. If it still feels a little dry, add about a Tablespoon extra of broth at a time until the pasta becomes the consistent that you want.