CALIFORNIA CHEESEBURGER MACARONI

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Feel the California love with this yummy cheeseburger mac riff on the west coast drive-through classic.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onions
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 cups milk
1 cup hot water
1 box Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni
2 cups frozen French fries (from 26-oz package), cooked as directed on package
1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
1 medium tomato, diced
1/4 cup dill pickle relish

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions brown; transfer to small bowl.
  • In same skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Stir in mustard, milk, hot water, and uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper™ box). Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  • Arrange cooked French fries over mixture in skillet; top with onions. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with tomato and relish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1300 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Bassey Etim
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Overall, this is a great recipe that is sure to please everyone. I highly recommend it!


Indiphile Mxunyelwa
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This was a great recipe! I will definitely be making it again.


Mary Larsh
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I'm not a big fan of cheese, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cheese sauce was creamy and not too overpowering.


Ngodi Lindsay
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Dayaan Ghulam
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in under 30 minutes.


Sunita Dahal
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover hamburger.


hosein
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Zeeshan Gill
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This is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Raphael Mwangi
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni, but this dish changed my mind. It's so cheesy and flavorful.


Foday mohamed kanu
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This recipe is so versatile. You can add any type of cheese or meat that you like.


Nazishfarooq M farooq
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I added some diced tomatoes and onions to the recipe and it turned out great!


Trenton Stanley
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Murtaza Rumi
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It was surprisingly delicious and easy to make.


Bless Phiri
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My kids loved this recipe! They said it was their new favorite macaroni dish.


Aryamanesh Audenaerde
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This dish was a hit at my last potluck. Everyone raved about the flavor and texture.


Sm Nodir
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I've tried many California cheeseburger macaroni recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cheese sauce is smooth and creamy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly.


Matovu Ian
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I made this for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and tasted delicious.


Ame Edith
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This was a great macaroni dish! It had a nice cheesy flavor and a crispy crust on top.