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Cheeseburger Macaroni

A quick and easy comfort food that combines the flavors of cheeseburger and macaroni in a creamy, cheesy dish that's perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 2 cups dry elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups broth Beef or chicken broth.
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Use block cheese for better melting.
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 small onion Chopped.
  • to taste ketchup
  • to taste mustard
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Brown the ground beef in a large deep skillet, keeping the fat for flavor.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Pour in the dry elbow macaroni.
  4. Add the broth, milk, shredded cheddar, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a simmer, cover, and allow to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes until the pasta is tender.
  6. Serve warm, and enjoy!

Notes

Stir often to prevent the pasta from sticking. Adjust seasoning as needed, and feel free to experiment with toppings and variations.