Cheese and Hamburger Macaroni
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Cheese and Hamburger Macaroni

4 servings
This macaroni and beef one-skillet dinner is made with melty cheese and seasoned ground beef mixed with macaroni for a quick, easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • lean ground beef
    ½ lb
  • onion

    minced

    ½ small
  • garlic powder
    1 tsp
  • onion powder
    1 tsp
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • water
    2 c
  • elbow macaroni
    2 c
  • reduced-fat processed cheese food

    cut into small pieces, such as velveeta®

    8 oz
  • reduced-fat sour cream
    2 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

    Step 1
  2. 2

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    Increase heat to high. Add water to ground beef mixture in the skillet. Cover and bring to a boil. Stir macaroni into boiling water-ground beef mixture. Cover, lower heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir, cover, and continue cooking until macaroni is tender, about 5 minutes.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    Stir processed cheese food into ground beef-macaroni mixture until melted. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream.

    Step 4
Cheese and Hamburger Macaroni
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Cheese and Hamburger Macaroni

4.3(174)30 min4 servings449 cal

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About this Recipe

Looking for that ultimate comfort food experience that comes together in a flash? This Cheese and Hamburger Macaroni is your answer, offering a deeply satisfying, one-skillet meal perfect for any busy weeknight.

What makes this dish truly special is its incredible simplicity combined with maximum flavor. Melty processed cheese food blankets perfectly seasoned ground beef and tender elbow macaroni, all cooked in a single pan. It’s a nostalgic, hearty dinner that feels like a warm hug, making it an instant family favorite.

You can expect a rich, savory dish with tender elbow macaroni enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce. The combination of seasoned lean ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper adds a robust, hearty element that makes every bite incredibly satisfying. This is a straightforward, no-fuss dinner that delivers on classic comfort without demanding hours in the kitchen, making it an ideal choice for beginners and seasoned cooks alike looking for a quick meal. It’s pure, uncomplicated comfort, ready to warm you from the inside out.

While delicious as is, you have flexibility with this recipe. Feel free to adjust the amount of lean ground beef to your liking for a meatier dish, or dial up the reduced-fat sour cream for an extra creamy finish. For a richer flavor profile, you could consider using full-fat versions of the processed cheese food or sour cream.

This comforting Cheese and Hamburger Macaroni is tailor-made for those evenings when you need a hearty, no-fuss dinner. Serve it warm straight from the skillet as a stand-alone meal, perfect for family dinners or a cozy night in.

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