Description
Creamy One Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni is the ultimate comfort food that combines the rich flavors of a cheeseburger with creamy pasta. Ready in just one pot, this dish features tender elbow macaroni enveloped in a cheesy beef sauce that will have you savoring every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s a family favorite that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: pickles, bacon
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente (7-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, brown ground beef over medium heat (5-6 minutes). Add chopped onion during the last minute and cook until translucent.
- Stir in garlic powder, ketchup, and mustard until combined.
- Gradually pour in beef broth and milk, stirring continuously until slightly thickened (4-5 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low and stir in grated cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Mix cooked macaroni into the sauce until well coated. Top with additional cheese if desired and cover for 2 minutes to melt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg