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Homemade hamburger helper is so easy to fix and better than anything you can buy in the store. Skip those box mixes and make this delicious hamburger helper recipe from scratch.

Cheeseburger hamburger helper is so easy to fix and better than anything you can buy in the store. Skip those box mixes and make this Cheeseburger hamburger helper homemade recipe. Lots of delicious beef in this hamburger helper homemade easy one pot meal make it so tasty. Your family will love this Cheeseburger hamburger helper homemade easy meal. Make this homemade easy hamburger helper today. #eatingonadime #homemadehamburgerhelper
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Homemade hamburger helper

Dinner is a breeze with this simple to make homemade hamburger helper. You do not need to buy those kits at the store for hamburger helper. It is SO easy to make this easy meal.

I promise it tastes much better and is actually very simple. Once you see how quick and easy it is, you will always make it this way. You may even like this Crock Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni.

Check out this video to see how easy it is to make this Cheeseburger Macaroni Hamburger Helper!

Our kids love this and we all get excited when homemade hamburger helper is for dinner!

Cheeseburger hamburger helper is so easy to fix and better than anything you can buy in the store. Skip those box mixes and make this Cheeseburger hamburger helper homemade recipe. Lots of delicious beef in this hamburger helper homemade easy one pot meal make it so tasty. Your family will love this Cheeseburger hamburger helper homemade easy meal. Make this homemade easy hamburger helper today. #eatingonadime #homemadehamburgerhelper

How do you make Hamburger Helper from scratch?

You only need a few simple ingredients to make homemade hamburger helper. This easy skillet meal is not hard at all. Keep reading to see just how easy this is!

Cheeseburger hamburger helper is so easy to fix and better than anything you can buy in the store. Skip those box mixes and make this Cheeseburger hamburger helper homemade recipe. Lots of delicious beef in this hamburger helper homemade easy one pot meal make it so tasty. Your family will love this Cheeseburger hamburger helper homemade easy meal. Make this homemade easy hamburger helper today. #eatingonadime #homemadehamburgerhelper
Cheeseburger hamburger helper is so easy to fix and better than anything you can buy in the store. Skip those box mixes and make this Cheeseburger hamburger helper homemade recipe. Lots of delicious beef in this hamburger helper homemade easy one pot meal make it so tasty. Your family will love this Cheeseburger hamburger helper homemade easy meal. Make this homemade easy hamburger helper today. #eatingonadime #homemadehamburgerhelper

Ingredients for hamburger helper recipe:

  • ground beef
  • Onion
  • Paprika
  • Minced Garlic
  • Salt and pepper
  • Water
  • milk
  • Macaroni Noodles
  • Cheddar Cheese, grated
  • Mozzarella Cheese, grated (pepper jack is a good substitution if you like spicy!)
Cheeseburger hamburger helper is so easy to fix and better than anything you can buy in the store. Skip those box mixes and make this Cheeseburger hamburger helper homemade recipe. Lots of delicious beef in this hamburger helper homemade easy one pot meal make it so tasty. Your family will love this Cheeseburger hamburger helper homemade easy meal. Make this homemade easy hamburger helper today. #eatingonadime #homemadehamburgerhelper

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE HAMBURGER HELPER:

Brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet (we used cast iron) over medium heat.  Drain any remaining fat from the pan.

Cheeseburger hamburger helper is so easy to fix and better than anything you can buy in the store. Skip those box mixes and make this Cheeseburger hamburger helper homemade recipe. Lots of delicious beef in this hamburger helper homemade easy one pot meal make it so tasty. Your family will love this Cheeseburger hamburger helper homemade easy meal. Make this homemade easy hamburger helper today. #eatingonadime #homemadehamburgerhelper

Season the beef with the paprika, garlic, salt and pepper.  Stir to combine thoroughly.

Stir in the water, milk and pasta and bring to a boil.

Cheeseburger hamburger helper is so easy to fix and better than anything you can buy in the store. Skip those box mixes and make this Cheeseburger hamburger helper homemade recipe. Lots of delicious beef in this hamburger helper homemade easy one pot meal make it so tasty. Your family will love this Cheeseburger hamburger helper homemade easy meal. Make this homemade easy hamburger helper today. #eatingonadime #homemadehamburgerhelper

Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 9-12 minutes until the pasta is al dente.

Stir in the cheeses over the cooked pasta and heat until the cheese is completely melted.

Let stand for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.

Serve warm and enjoy! It is that easy. Keep reading for the full recipe.

Cheeseburger hamburger helper is so easy to fix and better than anything you can buy in the store. Skip those box mixes and make this Cheeseburger hamburger helper homemade recipe. Lots of delicious beef in this hamburger helper homemade easy one pot meal make it so tasty. Your family will love this Cheeseburger hamburger helper homemade easy meal. Make this homemade easy hamburger helper today. #eatingonadime #homemadehamburgerhelper

Homemade hamburger helper variation ideas:

  • Substitute ground turkey instead of ground beef.
  • Try other types of cheese. Pepper jack is good if you like it a little spicy.
  • Use any type of pasta you prefer. While elbow is traditional in this dish, any type will taste great.
  • Add bell peppers with the onion for even more delicious flavor.
Cheeseburger hamburger helper is so easy to fix and better than anything you can buy in the store. Skip those box mixes and make this Cheeseburger hamburger helper homemade recipe. Lots of delicious beef in this hamburger helper homemade easy one pot meal make it so tasty. Your family will love this Cheeseburger hamburger helper homemade easy meal. Make this homemade easy hamburger helper today. #eatingonadime #homemadehamburgerhelper

What to serve with this hamburger helper recipe?

This is the best comfort food and we all love a big bowl of this tasty hamburger helper. You really don’t need much else.

If you want to get some veggies in there, a simple side salad goes great with it and only takes a few minutes to prepare. Green Beans are also really tasty too with it.

We just keep it simple.

Cheeseburger hamburger helper is so easy to fix and better than anything you can buy in the store. Skip those box mixes and make this Cheeseburger hamburger helper homemade recipe. Lots of delicious beef in this hamburger helper homemade easy one pot meal make it so tasty. Your family will love this Cheeseburger hamburger helper homemade easy meal. Make this homemade easy hamburger helper today. #eatingonadime #homemadehamburgerhelper

Make sure you have a good skillet to make this dish.

We use a cast iron skillet and it’s perfect for this recipe. I have the Lodge cast iron skillet but you can see all the different brands here.

Cast iron is amazing! You can make so many different recipes and they are great for skillet recipes.

If you are not already cooking with one, you should! They are amazing and the food cooks so evenly.

Don’t be hesitant to use cast iron because it really is simple to use and maintain. It cooks the food so evenly and recipes turn out great.

We love using it.

Cheeseburger hamburger helper is so easy to fix and better than anything you can buy in the store. Skip those box mixes and make this Cheeseburger hamburger helper homemade recipe. Lots of delicious beef in this hamburger helper homemade easy one pot meal make it so tasty. Your family will love this Cheeseburger hamburger helper homemade easy meal. Make this homemade easy hamburger helper today. #eatingonadime #homemadehamburgerhelper

Time saving tip:

We love to make things even easier. This recipe is already simple but you can save even more time with these tips.

I use a small food chopper or processor to quickly and easily dice the onions.  If you do not have one of these, I highly recommend them.

They are such a time saver.

I usually just chop the entire vegetable and freeze what I don’t need. It’s so nice to be able to just take diced onion or bell peppers out of the freezer for recipes.

This is how I meal prep. It’s so quick and easy and helps get dinner on the table fast.

Learn how to freeze peppers and  how to freeze onions and you will save so much time in the kitchen!

Little things like this make life much easier during the week. It all adds up to a lot of time savings and you can spend more time with your family.

Cheeseburger hamburger helper is so easy to fix and better than anything you can buy in the store. Skip those box mixes and make this Cheeseburger hamburger helper homemade recipe. Lots of delicious beef in this hamburger helper homemade easy one pot meal make it so tasty. Your family will love this Cheeseburger hamburger helper homemade easy meal. Make this homemade easy hamburger helper today. #eatingonadime #homemadehamburgerhelper

Make this frugal and delicious homemade hamburger helper this week!

We are all about using what we have or what is on sale at the grocery store. We have even mixed together ground beef and ground turkey.

The ground turkey really takes on the flavor of the ground beef. It is a great way to save money.  We have also used pasta shells instead of elbow and the kids loved it.

By shopping when things are on sale I save money on groceries and it really helps our budget.  If you have a crazy schedule, it can even be accomplished during busy week with quick and easy recipes like this one.

I actually cut our grocery bill by 50% off by following these 8 Tips for for Saving Money on Groceries by Menu Planning! You can do the same thing and use that money for something else!

This is a great example of meals you can fix that are amazing but not expensive. It can be tempting to grab take out during busy weeks but easy meals like this help you stay on track.

Plus, fast food isn’t always that fast or good! I have learned I can make much better meals at home while saving time and money.

Feeding your family does not have to be stressful or complicated. Try this easy and delicious meal out today! I bet you will add it to your regular menu plan once you try it.

It’s so good and just the best comfort food. Yum! So much better than the boxed version.

We just love easy one pot meals.

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Homemade hamburger helper is so easy to fix and better than anything you can buy in the store. Skip those box mixes and make this hamburger helper recipe.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 6
Cuisine American
Course Main Course
Calories 573

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet (we used cast iron) over medium heat. Drain any remaining fat from the pan.
  • Season the beef with the paprika, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir to combine thoroughly.
  • Stir in the water, milk and pasta and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 9-12 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
  • Stir in the cheeses over the cooked pasta and heat until the cheese is completely melted.
  • Let stand for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Calories 573kcal, Carbohydrates 31g, Protein 33g, Fat 34g, Saturated Fat 17g, Cholesterol 114mg, Sodium 823mg, Potassium 447mg, Fiber 2g, Sugar 5g, Vitamin A 1177IU, Vitamin C 1mg, Calcium 461mg, Iron 3mg

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  1. 5 stars
    We absolutely loved the Homemade Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper! My husband said it was some of the best food he’s ever tasted! Thank you!

  2. My son loves this recipe and being able to make from scratch is great. I used ground turkey instead of beef.

  3. Does the leftovers taste good? I have found that the tastier something is when first cooked then the reheating is good compared to not being good to begin with.

  4. 5 stars
    Looking forward to trying this. Glad to cut the sodium without sacrificing flavor whenever I can.

  5. Lasr night I made the lasagna it was awesome! I jazzed it up a little bit to make it my own, but stayed with the basic recipe you gave us. Thank you! Shared with all my friends and family, definitely making again instead of spaghetti ! Bon Appetit – Marc Haukenberry

  6. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for taking time to leave a review and comment.

  7. 4 stars
    I made this and my family really enjoyed it. I love it when I can take another box recipe off my list of things to make! I did season it a lot more though with garlic and additional onion powder.

  8. 5 stars
    I made this for our dinner last night and used sharp cheddar with mozzarella. It tasted much better than the boxed stuff and will surely make it again and again, but with less pasta.

  9. 5 stars
    I won’t go back to the box stuff anymore cuz when I looked at the ingredients on the box I couldn’t believe how much sodium was in there but with this homemade recipe u don’t hardly get any sodium which is good for me cuz I got heart disease not to mention it’s a quick and easy meal for a cold winter day

  10. Made this today, tried it after I added the cheddar and I think it was perfect without the mozzarella! Definitely going into our dinner roation!