Crockpot Cheeseburger Macaroni

If you enjoyed our Crock Pot Homemade Hamburger Helper recipe, you are going to go crazy over this Crock Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe. This meal has lots of delicious cheese that takes this macaroni recipe to the next level.

The combination of the easy ingredients gives this recipe so much flavor. You may even like this Sausage Mac and Cheese Recipe, Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup or Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup Recipe to make for a quick and easy dinner idea.

Try my instant pot hamburger helper too for another delicious option.

Why We Love This Recipe

This crockpot cheeseburger macaroni is always on our weekly menu rotation as it makes dinner time a breeze. It is made with easy spices and simple ingredients. We have even added in carrots and potatoes for a delicious variation.

This cheeseburger mac is one of our favorite crockpot recipes because it is perfect for a large crowd.

Ingredients

• Ground Beef – We like to use lean ground beef
• Onion – Chop the onion with a vegetable chopper. Learn How to Freeze Onions
• Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
• Worcestershire Sauce – See The Best Worcestershire Sauce Substitutes if you are out

For the full list of ingredients and recipe, scroll to the bottom to see the recipe card.

Variations Ideas

• Change Meat – Feel free to use ground turkey instead of ground beef. You can also make with half turkey and half beef if you prefer. We have even used ground chicken for a delicious variation.
• Cheese – This recipe can be made with different types of cheeses. You can even dice up Velveeta cheese if you prefer.
• Broth – We used beef broth in this recipe, but you can also use chicken broth if that is all you have. Chicken stock or beef stock is also a good variation.
• Noodle Substitute – Feel free to use different types of noodles. We recommend using a small shell noodle such as ditalini or mini farfalle noodle.
• Seasoning – You can easily add in different seasonings such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper and more.
• Vegetables – You can easily add in veggies to add flavor and texture to cheeseburger macaroni such as corn, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
• Cream Cheese – For a creamier texture, dice up cream cheese and allow it to melt into the cheeseburger mixture in the slow cooker.

How to Make Cheeseburger Macaroni in the Crockpot

Step 1 – In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until it is brown. Drain the excessive grease before pouring into the slow cooker.

Step 2 – Add in ground beef, onion, seasonings, Worcestershire sauce and broth to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.

Step 3 – 15 minutes before serving stir in the macaroni noodles. It will look very watery but don’t worry the pasta will soak it up. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until the desired tenderness is reached.

Step 4 – Stir in shredded cheese until melted for a delicious cheeseburger casserole.

Expert Tips

• Sausage – Cook ground beef in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker. Recommend removing any excess grease from the sausage before combining with the other ingredients.
• Pasta – There is no need to cook the pasta before adding to the slow cooker. The pasta will cook in the beef broth in the crockpot.
• Cheese – We recommend shredding your cheese yourself from hunk cheese. It melts and taste better than pre-shredded cheese.
• Prepare Slow Cooker – To easily serve the casserole, you can butter the slow cooker or spray with cooking spray.

Serving Suggestions

Everyone loves this meal and is is the best comfort food. We keep things simple and serve this meal with green beans or steamed broccoli.

You could also serve it with a simple side salad. Just keep it simple and do what your family enjoys the most.