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A white bowl filled with creamy macaroni and cheese, reminiscent of Homemade Cheeseburger Helper, garnished with chopped herbs. A fork is placed in the bowl, ready to scoop some of the pasta. A blue and white striped napkin is partially visible on the right side. Another bowl of plain macaroni is in the background.
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4.80 from 29 votes

Homemade Hamburger Helper

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 Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $13.25, $2.21 per Serving

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ¼ Onion Diced
  • 1 Tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 ½ Cup Milk
  • 2 Cups Macaroni Noodles
  • 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese grated
  • 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese grated (pepper jack is a good substitution if you like spicy!)

Instructions

  • Brown 1 pound ground beef and ¼ diced onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
  • Season the beef with 1 Tablespoon paprika, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Stir in 2 cups water, 1½ cups milk, and 2 cups macaroni noodles. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 9-12 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
  • Stir in 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese until fully melted.
  • Let stand for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

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Nutrition

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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