Best 10 Burger Macaroni Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary fusion that brings together the classic flavors of a juicy burger and the comforting goodness of macaroni in one irresistible dish – the Burger Macaroni. This innovative recipe offers a unique twist on two beloved favorites, creating a hearty and flavorful meal that is sure to satisfy your cravings.

In this article, we present two variations of the Burger Macaroni recipe, each with its own distinct taste profile. The first recipe features a traditional beef patty, while the second offers a vegetarian alternative with a flavorful portobello mushroom patty. Both variations are complemented by a rich and creamy cheese sauce, tender macaroni, and a medley of vegetables, resulting in a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

Whether you're a meat lover or a vegetarian, the Burger Macaroni has something for everyone. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that combines the best of both worlds, leaving you with a satisfying and memorable dining experience.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BEST HOMEMADE CHEESEBURGER MACARONI (HAMBURGER HELPER COPYCAT)



BEST Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni (Hamburger Helper Copycat) image

No junk ingredients and tastes WAY better than store-bought!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     Entree     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 small onion (,finely chopped)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour ((Gluten Free: dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in the beef broth))
2 cups whole milk
1 3/4 cup natural non-MSG beef broth
2 cups dried whole wheat elbow macaroni pasta
(Gluten Free: Use GF Macaroni)
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef until no pink remains. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, seasonings and flour. Pour in the milk and broth and stir. Stir in the macaroni.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce to medium-low, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the macaroni is done. For al dente check after 9 minutes.
  • Stir in the Cheddar cheese until melted.
  • Serve immediately garnished with some chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Sodium 905 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VELVEETA® CHEESEBURGER MACARONI



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Get our VELVEETA® Cheeseburger Macaroni done in a flash. This cheeseburger macaroni will be a hit with your kids, making you a dinnertime superhero!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. lean ground beef
2-3/4 cups water
1/3 cup HEINZ Tomato Ketchup
1 tsp. onion powder
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Brown meat in large skillet; drain.
  • Add water, ketchup and onion powder; mix well. Bring to boil. Stir in macaroni; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 8 to 10 min. or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in VELVEETA; cook until melted, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 840 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g

HAMBURGER MACARONI SKILLET



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"This flavorful meal is great for busy nights because it's a snap to prepare," writes Teresa Ray of Lewisburg, Tennessee. "While leftovers freeze well, there's usually nothing left!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1-3/4 cups water
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the soup, macaroni, vegetables, water, garlic powder, basil and oregano. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

HAMBURGER AND MACARONI HOT DISH



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Hot dish or goulash, call it what you want. I grew up on this quick and easy meal. I have tweaked the ingredients a bit, but the results are just as good. Serve with a side salad for a great weekday dinner. Enjoy.

Provided by Kristi Goulette Lozensky

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
1 ½ teaspoons dried minced onion
1 garlic clove, pressed
2 (10.75 ounce) cans tomato soup
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
1 pinch Italian seasoning, or to taste
1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste
3 slices fat-free American cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and minced onion in the hot skillet until almost browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic to ground beef mixture and cook until beef is browned, 2 to 3 more minutes; drain and discard excess grease.
  • Stir macaroni, tomato soup, corn, Italian seasoning, and seasoned salt into ground beef mixture; top with American cheese slices. Cover skillet until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes; stir well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.5 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Cholesterol 72.4 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 684.2 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

CHEESEBURGER MACARONI SKILLET



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This is the ultimate simple and fulfilling dinner that uses items I typically have in my cupboard. It's so easy to prepare and cooking all in one skillet makes it a snap for clean up. -Juli Meyers, Hinesville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
8 ounces uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni
3 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
3/4 cup fat-free milk
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Minced chives

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain., Stir in macaroni, broth, milk, ketchup, steak seasoning, mustard and onion powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Stir in cheese until melted. Sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHEESE AND HAMBURGER MACARONI



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Homemade version of Hamburger Helper® - just as easy and tastes so much better! You will need a large skillet with a tight fitting lid.

Provided by macandjakesmom

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ pound lean ground beef, or more to taste
½ small onion, minced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups water
2 cups elbow macaroni
8 ounces reduced-fat processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Return skillet to burner over high heat. Add water; cover skillet and bring to a boil. Stir macaroni into the boiling water-ground beef mixture; cover and lower heat to medium. Cook, keeping covered, for 5 minutes. Stir, cover, and cook until macaroni is tender, about 5 more minutes.
  • Stir processed cheese food into ground beef-macaroni mixture until melted. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 60.7 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 930.1 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

MAC ATTACK



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound elbow pasta
4 ounces sliced American cheese
4 ounces sliced Cheddar
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 stick butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
6 ounces grated Romano
1 pound shredded Cheddar Jack
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons ground black pepper
4 ounces hot sauce
2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
8 strips bacon, cooked until crisp
4 hamburger buns, large enough for a half-pound burger

Steps:

  • Boil the pasta until cooked, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain out the water and place the pasta back into the pot. Take the sliced cheeses and cube them.
  • In a separate saucepan, fry the onions in the butter until translucent and soft. Add the flour and whisk repeatedly, making a roux, until the mixture is golden brown. Add in the milk and let simmer, stirring occasionally so it does not burn or stick, until the sauce thickens. When the sauce starts to thicken, add in the American, Cheddar, Romano and 4 ounces of the Cheddar Jack. Stir until the cheeses melt and make a thick cheese sauce. Stir in the salt and black pepper, and pour the sauce over the pasta. Add the hot sauce, and mix thoroughly until the pasta is completely coated. Place in the refrigerator and let cool.
  • Shape the beef into 4 patties. (Sprinkle with salt and pepper if you wish.) In a fry pan or skillet over medium-high heat, cook the burgers to your desired doneness.
  • In a separate fry pan, make four 4-ounce portions of the mac and cheese, placing them flat in the pan, like little mac and cheese pancakes. Warm them up and cover them with the remaining Cheddar Jack. The cheese should melt and become crispy on the bottom. Using a spatula, place the mac and cheese discs on top of the burgers, and then top with 2 strips of bacon on each. Put the burgers on the buns and enjoy your very own Mac Attack!

CHEESEBURGER MACARONI RECIPE



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Forget Hamburger Helper - this made-from-scratch Cheeseburger Macaroni is my kids' favorite meal. This macaroni and cheese recipe is a fast dinner for those busy nights (and adults love it too) and is the perfect family easy dinner recipe.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning (or about 1 ounce)
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis (such as a 10 ounce can of Rotel)
2 cups beef broth
1 cup elbow macaroni
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
3/4 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef and drain grease.
  • Stir in taco seasoning, tomatoes, beef broth, and macaroni and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover pan. Simmer 12-14 minutes until macaroni is tender.
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
  • Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking for 2-3 minutes until it becomes fragrant and starts to turn a light brown color.
  • Whisk in the milk and bring to a boil. Whisk until smooth and mixture starts to thicken. Remove mixture from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Add the salt and pepper to the cheese sauce.
  • Pour the cheese sauce over the hamburger mixture. Stir gently to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 1184 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESEBURGER MACARONI



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Our family of four loves this creamy and cheesy casserole so much that we have few leftovers. It's a delicious quick meal for those busy days on the farm.-Carol Buckman, Colony, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 cup shredded process cheese (Velveeta)
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a bowl, combine soups, milk, basil and pepper; mix well. Stir in beef mixture. Fold in macaroni and cheese. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 846mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

CHEESEBURGER MACARONI CASSEROLE



Cheeseburger Macaroni Casserole image

This taste better then hamburger helper and my kids love it!

Provided by cspeer1

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add ground beef back to skillet and mix in tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir mixture until tomatoes are heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer beef mixture to a casserole dish; top with cooked macaroni. Spread cream cheese over macaroni and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over cream cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 45 minutes. Cool casserole for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 123.2 mg, Fat 38.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 22.3 g, Sodium 571.9 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right pasta: Macaroni is the classic choice for burger macaroni, but you can also use other short pasta shapes, such as penne or shells.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking the pasta until it is just tender, but still has a slight bite to it.
  • Brown the ground beef: Use a large skillet over medium-high heat to brown the ground beef. Make sure to break up the beef into small pieces as it cooks.
  • Add your favorite seasonings: Once the beef is browned, add your favorite seasonings, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Add the pasta and sauce: Stir the cooked pasta and sauce into the skillet with the browned beef. Heat until the sauce is warmed through.
  • Serve immediately: Burger macaroni is best served immediately, while the pasta is still hot and the sauce is bubbling.

Conclusion:

Burger macaroni is a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. It's a great way to use up leftover hamburger patties, and it's also a budget-friendly meal. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious burger macaroni that everyone will enjoy.

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