Best 12 Cheeseburger Mac Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our Cheeseburger Mac recipe, an extraordinary fusion of two classic dishes! This dish combines the irresistible flavors of a juicy cheeseburger with the creamy indulgence of mac and cheese. Dive into a symphony of flavors as the seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and tangy pickles blend seamlessly with the velvety macaroni and cheese. This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for family dinners, game nights, or potlucks.

In addition to the classic Cheeseburger Mac, this article also features a tantalizing array of variations to suit every taste. From the zesty Jalapeño Popper Mac to the smoky BBQ Bacon Mac, each recipe offers a unique spin on the classic dish. The Spicy Buffalo Chicken Mac brings a fiery kick, while the creamy Spinach and Artichoke Mac offers a delightful vegetarian option. For those who love seafood, the Crab Rangoon Mac is a must-try, combining the delicate flavors of crab and cream cheese with the cheesy macaroni base. With so many delectable variations to choose from, you'll have a hard time deciding which one to try first!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BACON CHEESEBURGER MAC



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All the flavor of a bacon cheeseburger in a macaroni dish.

Provided by CassieB

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups ketchup
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup bacon bits

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain and return pasta to the pot.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Season browned beef with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; add ketchup and stir. Bring mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the liquid thickens slightly, 5 to 10 minutes; pour over the pasta in the pot and stir.
  • Stir Cheddar cheese into the pasta mixture until melted; add bacon bits and stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 75.1 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1610 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

CHEESEBURGER MAC SOUP



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All your favorite cheeseburger flavors in this creamy soup topped with chopped dill pickles.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 box Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni
1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups milk
2 cups water
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
2 cups shredded American cheese (8 oz)
1/2 cup chopped dill pickles

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven or saucepan, cook beef, onion, garlic and pepper over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper™ box), tomatoes, milk, water, ketchup and mustard. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper™ box) and cheese. Cover; cook 15 minutes longer, stirring occasionally or until thoroughly heated. Top with pickles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 1530 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1 g

EASY CHILI CHEESEBURGER MAC



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I found this on the Kraft website and adjusted it a bit for our preferences. It's a tasty, super-easy dish! I use kitchen scissors to cut the tomatoes up into smaller pieces.

Provided by ZMiaJ

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (7 1/4 ounce) box kraft macaroni & cheese dinner mix
1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
14 ounces stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup margarine
1 tablespoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Boil macaroni.
  • Brown ground beef, onion and garlic in pan.
  • Drain water from macaroni and grease from ground beef.
  • Add milk and margarine to macaroni and stir until margarine is melted.
  • Mix cheese packet from box into macaroni.
  • Combine beef mixture, chili powder and tomatoes with macaroni.
  • Serve when heated through.

CHEESEBURGER CHILI MAC AND CHEESE



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Make and share this Cheeseburger Chili Mac and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by calijenn

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
salt & fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1 -2 cup beef stock (depending on how liquid-y you want it)
1 lb whole wheat elbow macaroni
1 1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat for the pasta.
  • Place a medium pot over medium-high heat with 2 turns of the pan of EVOO, about 2 tablespoons. Add the meat to the pan and cook until golden brown, 5-6 minutes.
  • Add the onion and chili powder to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the onion is tender, 4-5 minutes. Add the ketchup, mustard and beef stock to the pot, bring up to a bubble and simmer until slightly thickened, 4-5 minutes.
  • While the chili is working, salt the boiling water and drop the pasta inches Cook to al dente according to package directions then drain thoroughly and return it to the pot.
  • Add the chili to the pot with the pasta and give everything a good toss. Transfer to a casserole dish and top with the shredded cheese. Place the casserole under the broiler to melt and brown the cheese. Serve with a simple salad alongside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1182.2, Fat 52.7, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 162.5, Sodium 3919.1, Carbohydrate 112.3, Fiber 19.9, Sugar 11.1, Protein 76.1

CHEESEBURGER MAC



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Make and share this Cheeseburger Mac recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SnoBahr

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 1 bowl, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground beef
2 3/4 cups water
1/3 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups macaroni, uncooked
8 ounces cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Shred cheese, or cut into 1/2" cubes.
  • Brown beef in skillet, and drain.
  • Add water, ketchup and onion powder; mix well. Bring to boil. Stir in macaroni; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 8-10 min or until macaroni is tender.
  • Stir in cheese; cook until melted, stirring occasionally.

CHEESEBURGER MAC AND CHEESE



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I saw Rachael Ray prepare this on her television show. It looks delicious! I made the tomatoes and pickles optional to suit my family's taste.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb cavatappi pasta
1 lb ground sirloin
1 tablespoon grill seasoning
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup yellow mustard
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium red onion, chopped
salt & fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 1/4 cups yellow cheddar cheese, grated and divided
1 1/4 cups swiss cheese, grated and divided
3 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped (optional)
1 deli-style pickle, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • Place a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring to a boil.
  • Add pasta to boiling water and cook just shy of al dente, according to package directions.
  • Drain the cooked pasta and reserve.
  • In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine the ground sirloin with the grill seasoning, ketchup and yellow mustard.
  • Grab about a tablespoon of meat in your hand and roll it into a small ball. Place the mini meatballs onto a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  • Turn off the oven and turn on the broiler.
  • While the mini meatballs are in the oven, heat a large saucepot over medium-high heat with about 1 tablespoon olive oil, and the butter.
  • Cook the red onion with some salt and pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle flour over top and cook for about 1 minute.
  • Whisk in the milk, season with salt and pepper, and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove sauce from heat and whisk in 1 cup of each cheese.
  • Add the drained pasta to the cheese sauce along with the baked meatballs and toss to combine.
  • Pour everything out into a casserole dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheddar and Swiss cheeses.
  • If serving immediately, toss the mac under the broiler until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  • Top with the chopped tomatoes and pickles, if desired, and serve.

BACON RANCH CHEESEBURGER MAC



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Your favorite burger flavors are baked into this quick and easy mac & cheese for a delicious weeknight dinner.

Provided by Horizon Organic

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Horizon® Organic

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup diced onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons ranch dressing
½ cup crumbled cooked bacon
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chile peppers, undrained
2 (6 ounce) boxes Horizon® ClassicMac™ Macaroni & Mild Cheddar Cheese
4 tablespoons butter
½ cup Horizon® Organic Milk
1 cup Horizon® Organic Shreds shredded Cheddar cheese
¾ cup crushed Horizon® Cheddar Snack Crackers
Optional toppings: chopped green onions, crumbled bacon, chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • Cook the hamburger and onions in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through. Drain the grease. Stir in the garlic, ranch seasoning, bacon, and diced tomatoes. Set aside.
  • Cook the pasta from both boxes of Horizon® Macaroni & Mild Cheddar Cheese according to the package directions. Drain; add the butter and milk. Stir until creamy. Stir in the hamburger mixture. Spoon into prepared baking dish. Top with the cheese and crushed crackers.
  • Bake 15 minutes. Serve immediately. Top with green onions, crumbled bacon, and fresh tomatoes, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 81.1 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 1175.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

BACON CHEESEBURGER CHILI MAC AND CHEESE



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Categories     Beef     Cheese     Pasta     Broil     Super Bowl     Quick & Easy     Buffet

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

 1 tbsp olive oil
 1 lb. ground beef
 ½ lb. crispy bacon pieces
 ½ diced red onion
 1 cup sliced mushrooms
 1 pkg. chili seasoning
 1 cup of beef stock
 4 cups cooked macaroni noodles
 1 ½ cups shredded tex-mex cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler to 350F Sauté onion and mushroom for 3 minutes in olive oil. Then add beef. Once beef is fully cooked, combine beef stock and chili seasoning and then pour over meat. Simmer for 10 minutes then add noodles to meat and toss. Pour meat/noodle mix into a casserole dish. Sprinkle bacon pieces over top and then sprinkle cheese over that. Broil for 10 minutes or until cheese is browned. Make Healthier: ✔ Use extra lean ground beef ✔ Use ¼ lb. of bacon ✔ Use whole grain pasta ✔ Use low-fat cheese blend

CRUNCHY CHEESEBURGER MAC BAKE



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Put a crunchy, cheesy twist on the classic cheeseburger macaroni with this quick and easy recipe!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
1 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Set oven control to broil. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Make Hamburger Helper mix as directed on box, using ground beef, milk and hot water.
  • Stir in mozzarella cheese. Transfer mixture to baking dish. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle on top of mixture in baking dish.
  • Broil with top about 4 inches from heat 2 to 4 minutes or until bread crumbs are golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1180 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 1 g

MAC ATTACK!! CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE



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Plan on making an extra batch of this sauce and storing it in your fridge - it's THAT good! Easy to prepare, this is a great casserole everyone will enjoy. We liked that the biscuits were sliced in half. You get a bit of biscuit in every bite!

Provided by Tammy Brownlow

Categories     Burgers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

CASSEROLE:
1 lb ground beef - 80/20
salt and pepper to taste
1 can(s) refrigerated large biscuits - 5 count
2 c mild cheddar cheese, grated
HOMEMADE SPECIAL SAUCE:
3/4 c mayonnaise
1/4 c ketchup
2 Tbsp onion, minced
4 Tbsp bread and butter pickles, minced
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp sugar
GARNISH:
1 c shredded lettuce
dill pickle and onion slices to taste

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium bowl combine ingredients for special sauce. Set aside.
  • 2. In a medium skillet on medium heat brown ground beef. Drain grease and add back to skillet. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • 3. Pour drained beef into an 8X8 baking dish.
  • 4. Slice refrigerated biscuits so that you have 10 equal round halves.
  • 5. Sprinkle cheese over ground beef.
  • 6. Top with 9 biscuit halves. (The 10th half can be cooks treat)
  • 7. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place casserole in oven and bake until biscuits are done 30 minutes.
  • 8. While casserole is baking, prep lettuce, pickles, and onion.
  • 9. To serve place shredded lettuce, top with pickle and onion slices. Spoon special sauce over veggies. Spoon a portion of casserole on top. Enjoy!

CROCK POT CHEESEBURGER MAC



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This is an easy dinner that mom and kids will love. It's cheesy, meaty and full of flavor. The kids will love the creamy, hearty meal and mom will love how easy it is to make. Once everything is in the Crock Pot, you only have to give it an occasional stir while it's cooking, fold in cooked macaroni and, voila, dinner is ready.

Provided by Leena Corral

Categories     Casseroles

Time 4h45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef or turkey
1/2 c chopped onions
garlic salt (about 1/2 teaspoon)
1 can(s) cream of chicken or celery soup, 10.5 oz.
1 jar(s) Ragu double cheddar, 16 oz.
1 can(s) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, 10 oz.
2 Tbsp ketchup
16 oz bag of small elbow macaroni
2 c shredded Jack and Colby cheeses (I usually buy a pre-shredded bag)

Steps:

  • 1. Spray frying pan with cooking spray. Add onions and cook for a couple minutes until softened.
  • 2. Add hamburger and garlic salt to taste. Brown hamburger.
  • 3. Drain grease.
  • 4. Add cooked hamburger to the Crock Pot.
  • 5. Mix in soup, ketchup, Ragu cheese sauce and can of tomatoes.
  • 6. Cook on high 3 to 4 hours.
  • 7. Add cooked macaroni and shredded cheese.
  • 8. Mix. Then let sit 15 to 20 mins and serve.

MAC & CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE



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Categories     Beef     Bake     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin     Winter

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb extra lean ground beeef
2 c sliced mushrooms
1 c chopped red and yellow peppers
1/2 c each chopped onion and celery
1 can stewed tomatoes (14-19 oz)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp chili powder
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (old)

Steps:

  • Cook beef until browned in non-stick skillet. Add mushrooms, peppers, onions and celery and cook for 3 mins. Place mixture into shallow baking dish. Stir in all ingredients except cheese. Bake covered at 400 degrees until pasta is tender (about 50 mins) Sprinkle with cheese and let stand for 5 mins.

Tips:

  • To make the mac and cheese extra cheesy, use a combination of sharp cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese.
  • For a more flavorful mac and cheese, add a teaspoon of garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to the cheese sauce.
  • To make the cheeseburger filling more flavorful, use a combination of ground beef, ground sausage, and bacon.
  • For a crispy cheeseburger filling, cook it in a skillet over medium-high heat until the meat is browned and the edges are crispy.
  • To make the mac and cheese more creamy, add a cup of milk or cream to the cheese sauce.
  • For a more decadent mac and cheese, top it with crumbled bacon, fried onions, or chopped chives.

Conclusion:

Cheeseburger mac is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. It is a great way to use up leftover cheeseburger patties, and it is sure to be a hit with the whole family. With its creamy cheese sauce, flavorful cheeseburger filling, and crispy macaroni, cheeseburger mac is a dish that everyone will love.

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