Cheeseburger Homemade Hamburger Helper - Alyona’s Cooking (2024)

Boxed hamburger helper is typically packaged with elbow macaroni and a seasoning packet. If you wish to use a different type of pasta simply keep the cooking time per its package instructions. For example, if egg noodles take 6 minutes to cook then keep the cooking time for 6-8 minutes or until the water mostly evaporates.

Sometimes cooking the pasta uncovered will fasten the water evaporation. If the cooking time of the pasta is lesser than the cooking time required for this recipe try cooking it uncovered for the last couple of minutes since it might retain most of its liquid due to the lesser cooking time.

Italian:change up the pasta to shells or penne and add Italian Spaghetti sauce and Italian seasonings like basil.

Stroganoff:Add 1/2 cup of sour cream and some Worcestershire sauce.

Bacon Ranch:Cook with bacon and creamy ranch dressing (or use dried ranch dressing mix.)

Vegetarian:Skip the ground beef, grilled chicken, or turkey and add-in veggies to make a leaner dish. Make hamburger helper healthier by adding whole wheat pasta and veggies like spinach, bell peppers, or Zucchini. Swapping out the meat for a protein like beans can make for taco Hamburger Helper if you add taco seasoning into the mix.

Philly Cheesesteak:Fry up some sliced ground beef and green bell peppers for Philly Cheesesteak inspired hamburger helper.

1. Brown the ground beef and add to the slow-cooker.
2. Add the remaining ingredients except for the pasta and cheese. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on Hi 3-4 hours adding the pasta and cheese the last 20 minutes of cooking.

1. Cook the ground beef on saute mode until browned.
2. Add in half of the chicken broth to deglaze the pot. Add the remaining ingredients, secure the lid and close the valve then set on manual high pressure for 5 minutes.
3. Note: if using grated cheese stir in after the high pressure.

Serve: Homemade Hamburger Helper is best made fresh since condiments like ketchup and mustard are being used.

Store: If you wish to store a dry mix of hamburger spices, you can do so by omitting the prepared mustard for dry mustard and using ketchup when making.

Freeze:You can freeze hamburger helper by cooling the prepared dish completely. Then transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

To Re-heat: Thaw before reheating.

Servings: 8 servings

Author: Alyona Demyanchuk

Hamburger Helper is a one-pan dish the whole family will love! Dinner in under 20-minutes! To make this cheeseburger macaroni simply cook ground beef then add cheeseburger flavored ingredients! Super simple, no sour cream and you'll want seconds, it's so good!

Hamburger Helper:

How To Make Homemade Hamburger Helper:

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  Brown the beef.

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  Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 12 minutes, covered.

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  Stir together and serve.

• Note:if using grated cheese stir it in after the noodles cooked.
• Drain:the ground beef if using beef that has a higher fat content like 70/30.
• Chicken broth: can stir together 4 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of bullion powder for the chicken broth.