Copycat Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper
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 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!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 688kcal
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 688kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 889mg | Potassium: 631mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 558IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 376mg | Iron: 3mg