Cassandra Mckee
@casparkmc
Cheesy Hamburger Macaroni
A comforting and creamy dish combining lean ground beef, elbow macaroni, and melted processed cheese, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Details
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:10
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Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Cook time20 min.
- Total time35 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound
- 1/2
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- to taste
- to taste
- 2 cups
- 2 cups
- 8 ounces
- 2 tablespoons
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Cheesy Hamburger Macaroni.
Step 1
Start by gathering all your ingredients so everything is within reach—this makes the cooking process smoother and more enjoyable.
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat it up over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Add in the ground beef along with the minced onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Cook this mixture, stirring often, until the beef is beautifully browned and crumbly, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 5
Don’t forget to drain any excess grease to keep your dish light and tasty.
Step 6
Next, crank up the heat to high and pour in the water.
Step 7
Cover the skillet and let it come to a rolling boil.
Step 8
Once you see those bubbles, stir in the elbow macaroni.
Step 9
Cover the skillet again, reduce the heat to medium, and let it cook for 5 minutes.
Step 10
After that, give it a good stir, cover it once more, and continue cooking until the macaroni is tender, which should take another 5 minutes or so.
Step 11
When the pasta is just right, remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the processed cheese until it melts into a creamy delight.
Step 12
Finally, mix in the sour cream until everything is well combined, creating a rich and comforting dish that’s sure to please.
Step 13
Enjoy your delicious creation!.