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Mac and Cheese Cheeseburger

Cultural Context

The Mac and Cheese Cheeseburger is a delicious fusion of two beloved American comfort foods: the classic cheeseburger and creamy macaroni and cheese. This dish showcases the creativity of American cuisine, where traditional recipes are often combined to create indulgent new favorites. Today, variations of this dish can be found in many diners and burger joints across the United States, appealing to both kids and adults alike.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 kilo ground beef
1 chopped brown onion
2 cups milk
1 cup chicken stock
1 and 1/2 cups macaroni pasta
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 and 1/2 cups cheddar cheese

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

1

Heat a pot on medium to high heat.

2

Add 1 chopped brown onion and 1 kilo of ground beef to the pot; mix and break up the meat until browned.

3

Drain any excess fat from the pot after browning the meat.

4

Reduce heat to medium; add 2 cups of milk and 1 cup of chicken stock to the pot.

5

Add 1 and 1/2 cups of uncooked macaroni pasta to the pot.

6

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of corn starch over the mixture.

7

Add 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the pot, along with 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper; stir to combine.

8

Increase heat to medium to high and bring the mixture to a simmer; stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

9

Once simmering, reduce heat to medium and let it simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until the pasta is al dente, stirring every minute.

10

Turn off the heat; add 1 and 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese and stir until melted.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

pot

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Mac & Cheese BurgerCheesy Burger

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