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Cheeseburger Macaroni

Cultural Context

Cheeseburger macaroni is a popular American comfort food that combines the flavors of a cheeseburger with pasta. It is often made as a quick and easy meal, appealing to families and busy individuals. This dish reflects the American penchant for fusion cuisine, particularly in the realm of convenience foods. It is commonly found in households and is also available in boxed versions from various brands.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 pound ground beef
2 cups water
3 beef bouillon cubes
1 can cream of potato soup
elbow macaroni
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound Velveeta cheese
pepper
smoked paprika
garlic powder
onion

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often cheaper.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar is lower in calories, while processed cheese is usually less expensive.

1

Brown 1 pound of ground beef in a skillet, chopping it into small pieces as it cooks.

2

Drain the browned ground beef and pour it into the bottom of a lined crock pot.

3

Sauté a few onions in the same skillet until translucent and soft, then add them to the crock pot.

4

Add 2 cups of water and 3 beef bouillon cubes to the crock pot.

5

Add 1 can of cream of potato soup to the crock pot.

6

Add garlic powder, pepper, and a touch of smoked paprika to the mixture in the crock pot and stir.

7

Set the crock pot to high and cook for approximately 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

8

After 2 hours, add elbow macaroni to the crock pot and stir.

9

Cook for an additional 30 minutes until the macaroni is tender, checking occasionally.

10

Taste the macaroni and let it cook for an additional 2 minutes if needed.

11

Add 1/3 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of butter, and 1 pound of Velveeta cheese to the crock pot, stirring to combine.

12

Check the consistency and add more milk if a creamier texture is desired.

13

Serve the dish, allowing it to cool slightly before tasting.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingmixing

Equipment Needed

crock potskillet

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Cheeseburger PastaMac and Cheese Burger

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