Cheeseburger Macaroni > Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is a childhood staple, no? YES!
Cheeseburger Macaroni is even better than that. Promise.
I first saw the recipe over at Kevin and Amanda's and made it for Boy and Girl on my last visit.
It was given high marks by all and was instantly added to my meal rotation list. Plus, it's very simple and quick to make. BONUS!
Pop on over to their site for a blow by blow pictorial on how to make this dish. Beautiful and yummy!
Of course, OMT! views recipes as suggestions, so here is my variation (for a doubled recipe):
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey meat
- 4-6 tablespoons of Taco Mix seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes w/green chilies
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 3 cups elbow macaroni
- Cheese sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoon flour
- 1 ½ - 2 cups milk (depending on how thick you like your cheesey sauce)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Brown and drain hamburger meat.
- Stir in taco seasoning, tomatoes, beef broth, and macaroni.
- Heat to boiling.
- Reduce heat and cover pan.
- Simmer 12-14 minutes, until macaroni is tender.
- Once uncovered, if there is an abundance of liquid, reduce a bit before pouring in cheese sauce, or you will have a runnier consistency.
- Meanwhile, make the cheese sauce
- Melt the butter in a saucepan.
- Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking for 5 minutes until fragrant and light brown in color.
- Whisk in the milk and bring to a boil.
- Whisk until smooth and thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Add the salt and pepper to the cheese sauce.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the hamburger mixture.
- Stir gently to combine.
This is serious yum. Comfort food, y'all. A much better, homemade, version of the old Hamburger Helper of yore.
Thanks for the inspiration, Kevin and Amanda! My taste-buds and belly salute you!
This looks so good!!! Pinned. Visiting from be different act normal link party.
OMGosh! You wanna know how good it is? I told Husband, as he ate the last nbites from the leftovers that I missed it already (hoping he'd share). Gonna make it again next week.
Thanks for visiting. I hope you comeback soon!
Drooling over here. Looks great.
Omgosh, so good. Go make it!
YUM! My little man would love this! Totally need to try it.
I'm making it again this week. So. Good.
This looks so delicious! Would you consider linking this up at my Pinworthy Projects Party? I hope to see you there!
It is...and I will! Thanks!
I now think I know what is for dinner tonight! Many thanks!
Hope you can stop by the enchanted oven.
xo,
Lisa
Your family will love you!
This is so getting included in next months meal plan!
Thanks for sharing x
You're gonna love it!
I may have to give this a try. I made a cheeseburger pasta last week that was a little TOO much like a cheeseburger. I should have known that ketchup, mustard, and pickles in my pasta wasn't right for me, but I had to know! Your version sounds right up my alley. Pinning to remember!
No ketchup, mustard or pickles involved...unless you add them. This recipe is a keeper.
This looks incredible definitely having to give it a go! I'd love for you to link this up at a party I'm hosting 😀
Hope you try it and love it as much as we did.
This looks really good! Thanks for sharing how to make it. Linda
No problem!
Saw this over at the Velvet Moon Baker link party and had to stop by and tell you this looked amazing! I can't wait to try it 🙂 Thanks for sharing the recipe
I'm actually making it again tonight! Thanks for stopping by.