Zesty Cheeseburger Mac Casserole Recipes

BEST HOMEMADE CHEESEBURGER MACARONI (HAMBURGER HELPER COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef until no pink remains. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, seasonings and flour. Pour in the milk and broth and stir. Stir in the macaroni.
• Bring to a boil then reduce to medium-low, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the macaroni is done. For al dente check after 9 minutes.
• Stir in the Cheddar cheese until melted.
• Serve immediately garnished with some chopped fresh parsley if desired.

CHEESEBURGER MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
• In a large saucepan, bring salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add in the onion and cook until fragrant. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
• Mix in the ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper.
• Mix in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes and mustard powder. Cook until the mixture thickens a little more, around 2 minutes.
• Add in the pasta and mix until fully incorporated. Mix in 1 cup of cheese.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
• Top with the pickles and enjoy!

ZESTY CHEESEBURGER MAC CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Place frozen vegetables in colander in sink. Cook Macaroni as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown ground beef.
• Drain meat. Pour cooked macaroni over vegetables in colander to drain and quickly thaw vegetables. Return macaroni and vegetables to saucepan. Add Cheese Sauce, milk and dressing; mix well. Add meat and 1/2 cup shredded cheese; mix well. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; cover.
• Bake 35 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining shredded cheese; bake, uncovered, 3 to 4 min. or until melted.

ONE-POT CHEESEBURGER MACARONI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened 6 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the chili powder, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and stir to combine. Add the beef and break it up into small pieces with a large spoon; cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is cooked through and no longer pink in the center, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and Dijon until combined. Pour in the chicken stock and 1 teaspoon salt, stir to combine and bring to a boil, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the elbow macaroni and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the pasta is al dente, 9 to 11 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the Cheddar and cream cheese until smooth. Fold in the parsley. Garnish with more parsley, if desired.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

JALAPENO BACON CHEESEBURGER MAC

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over a medium heat. When the skillet is hot, add the bacon and cook until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease from the skillet and place back on the heat.
• Add the onion, jalapenos and garlic to the skillet and stir. Add the ground chuck and season with salt and pepper. Cook the meat, crumbling as you go, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about 30 seconds.
• Add the macaroni, broth, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Give it a big stir and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring often, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the Cheddar. Sprinkle over the cooked bacon, parsley and pickled jalapenos, if using. Remove from the heat and serve.

CHEESEBURGER MACARONI SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain., Stir in macaroni, broth, milk, ketchup, steak seasoning, mustard and onion powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Stir in cheese until melted. Sprinkle with chives.