The BEST kid friendly dinner around, this Hamburger Helper copy cat Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet is fast, easy and always vanishes in minutes. So good!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheeseburger, macaroni, skillet
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 435kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $10
Equipment
1 skillet
Ingredients
1lblean ground beef
1vidalia oniondiced
2garlic clovesminced
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1/2teaspoonfresh ground pepper
1teaspoongarlic powder
1cuplow-fat milk
2 1/2cupschicken stock (or broth
2cupselbow macaroni
1cupshredded colby jack cheese
1cupshredded sharp cheddar
5slicesamerican cheesecut into small pieces
Instructions
In a large skillet over med-high heat, brown the ground beef until completely cooked and no longer pink. Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon and drain off all but 2 tablespoons of fat.
Return the beef to the pan. Stir in the milk, chicken stock and macaroni. Bring the mixture to a boil and then turn to heat to low.
Add the onion to the pan and sauté until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the macaroni is tender.
Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese until melted. Serve immediately.