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I admit that back in my bachelor gotta-make-something-for-dinner-but-I-can’t-cook days I went through my share of boxes of Hamburger Helper. Easy to make and hearty, any flavor of Hamburger Helper would do. That’s why I just had to make this copycat version of the classic cheeseburger mix. Just as easy as the stuff out of the box and darn tasty too! Now I can make this copycat Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper without being a bachelor!
It Doesn’t Have To Be Kid-Friendly
You can easily modify this recipe and make your own. Add jalapenos or a dash or two of cayenne pepper for a little kick. Swap Monterey Jack cheese for the cheddar. Use ground turkey instead of ground beef and add a pinch or two of dried sage. Your copycat cheeseburger Hamburger Helper doesn’t have to be exactly like the stuff out of the box, but it’s ok if it is!
- Makes Everything Simple : Just forget your bagged…
- Premium Material : All parts of the rotary cheese…
Also try my copycat of the not-so-cheesy classic Hamburger helper.
This recipe is based on a recipe from KitchMe.
Copycat Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup hot water
- 2 cups milk
- 1 ½ cup elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese plus more for topping
Instructions
- Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium high heat and cook until done. Drain off any excess fat.
- Stir in the all but the cheese and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in the cheese until melted.
- Remove from heat, uncover and let rest 5 minutes before serving topped with additional cheese.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.
Not that flavorful
This was a great recipe. My kids love it! It’s very similar to the box hamburger helper without all the added preservatives.
Thanks for sharing
This simple recipe has been a family favourite since the first time we’ve had it.
I had a tooth pulled & was looking for some quick comfort food. It’s quick & better than I remember the box stuff tasting, especially with smoked paprika 😉
Thank you for sharing this recipe!