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What You Need

1 pound of pasta cooked – penne or similar

1 pound of ground beef

3/4 cup of milk

1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder

2 cups of cheddar cheese

1 teaspoon of pepper

1/2 teaspoon of salt

1/4 cup of parmesan cheese

What To do

Brown beef in a medium size skillet – Add salt and pepper. Drain fat.

In a medium sauce pan – over medium- low heat add milk and cheese – mix till cheese is melted. Add Parmesan cheese and mix.

Add cheese sauce to beef and mix.

Add cooked pasta to skillet and mix well.

Enjoy!

For gluten – free version use corn pasta

Cheeseburger Pasta

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: Sara @ Budget Savvy Diva

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound of pasta cooked - penne or similar
  • 1 pound of ground beef
  • ¾ cup of milk
  • ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 2 cups of cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon of pepper
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • ¼ cup of parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Brown beef in a medium size skillet - Add salt and pepper. Drain fat.
  2. In a medium sauce pan - over medium- low heat add milk and cheese - mix till cheese is melted. Add Parmesan cheese and mix.
  3. Add cheese sauce to beef and mix.
  4. Add cooked pasta to skillet and mix well.
  5. Enjoy!
  6. For gluten - free version use corn pasta

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  • Erika

    Is this recipe still good using ground turkey? I know I’ve substituted some recipes using ground turkey and it didn’t taste well. If not, any alternatives to this recipe?

    • Budget Savvy Diva

      I would use more pepper — but it works

    • Amy C.

      I havn’t bought “real” ground beef in years. Ground turkey is so much more inexpensive. The pnly thing I use ground beef for is 1/2 and 1/2 for meatloaf.

  • Amy C.

    I would totally add bacon as well!!

  • Abigail Cappel

    This recipe sounds delicious. I’m sharing it on my blog under a post called recipes I want to try!!
    Abbi

    • Watson

      Sure 🙂

  • Heather p

    When do you add the garlic powder, with the meat or sauce?

    • Watson

      Meat

  • Jessika

    Instead of the shredded cheddar and milk, I made a béchamel cheese sauce, since cheddar always seizes up into a ball for me. Great recipe and very filling! Thanks!

  • Renee

    This was really good and so easy to make! Thanks!

  • Ginny

    The sauce wasn’t very creamy. I think I’ll have to tweak it some. But the flavor is all there! Thx!

  • Olivia

    My girls and husband really enjoyed this. We’ll definitely make it again! I needed to add more milk as I made it about a half hour before we ate it, but it was still delicious! Thank you!

  • Dianne

    I thought I’d try this and got into making it and found out I didn’t have enough shredded cheddar cheese. I improvised. I added some mozzerella & queso blanco to the cheddar. It was very good. One of the kids wanted me to leave the burger meat out next. I think I like it better with.

  • Jenna

    Do you use grated parmesan cheese?

  • Allie Talley

    I can’t wait to try this!

  • Nicole

    Good. Added some dijon mustard and a little velveta to the sauce to give it more of a cheeseburger flavor.

  • Vmf

    I just finished making this…. You need a lot more milk than what the recipe calls for I also added whipping cream to help loosen the cheese and stir stir stir stir until you get your desired consistency.. It’s a good recipe will do again maybe add something with a little color like corn or pimentos

  • Danielle

    I agree with Jessika; better if you make the cheese sauce from a roux….prevents the cheese from balling up or separating. It also makes it much more flavourful and creamy.

  • fenya

    Thought this looked really good and simple. Yet my cheese sauce would not combine no matter how long I stirred. Wont be attempting again 🙁

  • Karin

    I’ve made this a bunch of times and its delicious! I always use ground turkey instead of ground beef.

  • 10 Ground Beef Recipes For A Family

    […] Cheeseburger Pasta from Budget Savy Diva. This is one of those recipes that can replace those boxed pasta dinners with that powder that turns into a sauce. What is that stuff? And why wouldn’t you make it this way since it is SOOO easy. Reed is a noodle fan and like Randy with the tortilla shells, Reed will eat anything if it mixed with pasta. […]

  • Dakota

    Yummmm

  • jen

    Do you know the serving size and nutritional information?

  • Jane

    I found this recipe to be very dry…..It needed more sauce

  • Desiree

    I followed the recipe to a tee and it was very very bland. Will not be making it again.

  • Samantha

    Recipe says garlic powder but it’s not in directions.

  • MaryD

    I found this on pinterest. Made it for the first time tonight and everyone raved. I added chopped garlic and onion when browning the beef. Delish! Can’t wait to try more of your recipes. Thank you.

  • beth

    Sauce definitly needs work. Not creamy or saucy and once the meat is added it kind of becomes a mess. Hardly enough to coat a pound of cooked pasta and a pound of hamburger. I added a bunch of BBQ sauce and that helps. I’ll just stick to my regular homemade cheese sauce when I make it again. If it wasn’t for the BBQ sauce it would be incredibly bland.

  • Marie

    Picky kids liked it! Added a little extra garlic powder and increased the milk to a full cup. Thanks!

  • Kelly

    This recipe is really good just the way it is. Made this up in no time at all. My husband is a fan. It will be one of my easy go to’s from now on. Being a one pot dish I did miss the veggie element but I can add just about anything to this and have it taste great. Next time I plan on adding chopped up sun dried tomatoes and mushrooms. Thanks for the easy, peasy recipe!

  • Ashtyn

    Great Recipe! I cant wait to give it a try!

  • Beth

    First time I made this recipe it wasn’t creamy and pretty dry. I made it again, but this time I doubled the sauce ingredients and rather than using milk, I used evaporated milk. Perfectly creamy and lots of sauce!

Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can I use beef broth instead of water in Hamburger Helper? ›

Hot water: If you want this dish extra savory, go ahead and heat up some beef broth or even chicken broth in place of the water. But I find that with all the spices and cheese, water works just fine.

How to make basic pasta good? ›

The Easy Secrets to Way Better Pasta
  1. Make sure your cooking water is salty like the sea, and almost as plentiful. ...
  2. Check the package's cooking time, but don't put too much faith in it. ...
  3. Reserve a little pasta water. ...
  4. Never, ever rinse. ...
  5. Finish your pasta in its sauce.
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How to spice up cheeseburger Hamburger Helper? ›

For a spicy Hamburger Helper, try pepper jack. Hot Sauce. A dash of hot sauce adds the perfect amount of dimension and interest. This recipe isn't spicy, but if you'd like it to be, you can certainly add more.

How many calories are in hamburger helper cheeseburger macaroni? ›

General Mills Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni (1 cup) contains 25g total carbs, 24g net carbs, 19g fat, 20g protein, and 360 calories.

Can I use water if I dont have enough broth? ›

Fortunately, we're here to let you in on a game-changing secret: Water makes a more than acceptable replacement for chicken stock in most soups, stews, sauces, and braises. And in many cases, water actually produces a better-tasting result.

Does Hamburger Helper beef pasta need milk? ›

Absolutely. Since milk adds a creamy texture to the Hamburger Helper sauce, it or its substitutes are recommended as a major ingredient to flavorful Hamburger Helper meals. For best results, choose plant milk or a milk substitute that is sweet or savory, depending on the meal type.

What is the secret to good pasta? ›

Cook your pasta to just before al dente.

Because pasta continues to cook after it's drained, remove it from the stovetop just before reaching the al dente stage. This is super important for thin pastas like angel hair and for pastas that will be baked with a sauce like lasagna.

What to add to pasta for flavor? ›

These delicious flavorings will bring beneficial plant compounds to your meal.
  1. Basil. Basil is a flavorful herb and a mainstay in many Italian dishes, including pasta. ...
  2. Oregano. Oregano is a culinary herb known for its peppery and pungent taste. ...
  3. Rosemary. ...
  4. Red pepper flakes. ...
  5. Garlic powder.
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What makes pasta taste better? ›

The water you cook pasta in should be as salty as the Mediterranean sea – add about 2 teaspoons of fine grain sea salt per litre (33 ounces) of water. That way your pasta has some flavour before you add the sauce – so you need to work less hard to make everything taste amazing.

What can I put in Hamburger Helper to make it better? ›

Here are some recommended swaps and add-ins you can try: Add a boost of veggies: feel free to throw in shredded zucchini, sauteed chopped red bell pepper, or mushrooms or a few cups of chopped spinach! My kids usually never know that it's in there. Spice it up: if you'd like you can add some red pepper flakes on top.

How to enhance cheeseburger macaroni Hamburger Helper? ›

Almost any of the “helpers” benefit from the addition of sautéed diced onion and minced or grated garlic. This adds another layer of flavor. Or try adding diced red sweet peppers. If it is a cheesy mix add a half cup of freshly grated parmesan and a handful of minced fresh flat leaf parsley.

What should I season my Hamburger Helper meat with? ›

Once the ground beef is browned, add steak seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and oregano. Stir well and add the beef broth, milk, tomato sauce, A1 Steak seasoning, and about 2 1/2 cups of pasta.

What is double cheeseburger macaroni? ›

America's favorite Hamburger Helper is made with 100% REAL cheese for the real taste you love most. Dial up the flavor! Stir in chopped onion just before simmering. Add shredded Cheddar cheese and chopped dill pickles just before serving.

How much milk in Hamburger Helper cheeseburger macaroni? ›

Stir in both packets Sauce mix, 2-3/4 cups boiling water, 2¼ cups milk and uncooked Pasta. Microwave uncovered on High 14 to 19 minutes, stirring every 7 minutes, until pasta is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands).

How many people does one box of Hamburger Helper feed? ›

Each package makes five one-cup servings. Hamburger Helper can add a host of flavors to your mealtime solutions: homestyle favorites include Stroganoff, Salisbury, and Beef Pasta.

Can you substitute water in Hamburger Helper? ›

Water can be used as a substitute for milk in Hamburger Helper. Keep in mind that using water will result in a more basic flavor profile compared to using milk, as milk adds creaminess and richness. However, it can still produce a tasty and satisfying dish.

Does Hamburger Helper need water? ›

Instructions: Crumble 1½ pounds hamburger meat into 3-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 7 minutes, breaking up beef after 3 minutes, until brown; drain. Stir in both packets Sauce mix, 2-3/4 cups boiling water, 2¼ cups milk and uncooked Pasta.

Do you have to add water to Hamburger Helper? ›

Cooking Instructions

Cook: Cook ground meat in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up and stirring. Drain; return cooked meat to skillet. Stir: Stir in hot water, milk, Sauce Mix and Pasta. Heat to boiling.

Can you use beef broth to cook noodles? ›

Beef stock: I recommend picking up a good-quality beef stock (beef bone broth) for this recipe, as it will be used for the base of our sauce to cook the beef and noodles. Fresh thyme and bay leaf: Finally, we'll use fresh thyme and a bay leaf as the simple seasonings for this dish.

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