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May 17, 2012 · 19 Comments

Stovetop Cheeseburger Macaroni

30 Minutes or Less· Beef Recipes· Kid Friendly Meals· Pasta Recipes

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Cheeseburger Macaroni
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This kid approved Cheeseburger Macaroni is super simple and quick to make on top of the stove using just a few ingredients. 

This kid approved Stovetop Cheeseburger Macaroni is super simple and quick to make on top of the stove using just a few ingredients. 

 This kid approved Cheeseburger Macaroni is super simple and quick to make on top of the stove using just a few ingredients. 

A close up of Cheeseburger Macaroni

The weather here in NJ has been horrible lately with rain almost every day. I hate rain or rather I hate getting wet. But with a lot of rainy days comes that melancholy feeling for comfort foods.

Last week, my kids were begging for this Cheeseburger Macaroni and said that I haven't made it in YEARS. Do you hear their whining voices? Well, it wasn't years, but it has been quite a while.

What is Cheeseburger Macaroni?

Cheeseburger Macaroni is a combination of your favorite pasta and ground beef in a cheesy sauce. Start by cooking the pasta according to package directions, drain; then set aside. 

Stovetop Cheeseburger Macaroni in a bowl

How do you make cheeseburger macaroni on the stovetop?

While the pasta is cooking, brown your ground beef on top of the stove in a skillet over medium high heat until cooked through. Remove the meat from the pan; then set aside. 

In the same pan, melt butter; then add flour to form a roux. Next add milk and American cheese; then stir until all of the cheese has melted and the sauce is thick. Add the cooked pasta and meat; then mix together. 

My kids LOVE this recipe and make it quite often themselves. If you want to lighten this up even more, you can use ground chicken or turkey instead of the beef. Also, add some vegetables for more fiber. ~Enjoy!

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Stovetop Cheeseburger Macaroni in a bowl

Cheeseburger Macaroni

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
 This kid approved Cheeseburger Macaroni is super simple and quick to make on top of the stove using just a few ingredients. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound pasta
  • 1 pound extra lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cup milk
  • 8 ounces American cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside. 
  • In a nonstick pan, brown the ground beef over medium heat on top of the stove. Remove from pan draining off any excess liquid; then set aside.
  • In the same pan, melt the butter; then stir in the flour forming a roux. Next, add the milk and cheese and stir until all of the cheese has melted and sauce becomes thick. 
  • Add the ground beef and pasta back into the pan, mix well and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 592kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 933mgPotassium: 553mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 524IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 478mgIron: 3mg
Keyword ground beef, pasta
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Comments

  1. Amanda Carlsson says

    January 31, 2020 at 9:57 pm

    Hello from Montana! I am a very inexperienced cook. I just got married in June and now I’m expecting a little one. I get frustrated when I try to cook, and nothing ever turns out like I want it to. This took a while but it was sooo simple and easy and it is SO delicious! Thank you for this amazing recipe!!!!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      February 01, 2020 at 11:12 am

      Hi Amanda, Congratulations on the marriage and upcoming little one!! Thank you for trying the recipe and I'm SO glad you enjoyed it!! Best wishes to you and your family!

      Reply
  2. Paul Hafalla says

    August 06, 2012 at 9:53 am

    Such an interesting post to read. Today while strolling at a mall I was fascinated with this cheese top burger

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      August 06, 2012 at 7:39 pm

      Thank you for stopping by!

      Reply
  3. Debi....Recipes For My Boys says

    June 02, 2012 at 5:48 am

    MMMMM!!!! I'll have that bowl please. Comfort food! Thank you, darlin', for sharing on Thursday's Treasures Week 36. Hope you will join again next week. <3 and hugs! http://www.recipesformyboys.com/2012/05/thursdays-treasures-week-36.html

    Reply
  4. Bobbi says

    May 24, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    Carrie this sounds great! Thank you so much for sharing it on Manic Monday!!!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      May 24, 2012 at 11:39 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Krista says

    May 20, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    Alex would love this!!! Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week & come back soon ~EMM

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      May 21, 2012 at 12:14 am

      Same to you Krista!

      Reply
  6. D B says

    May 17, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    I can see why this is a kid fav.

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      May 17, 2012 at 6:09 pm

      They do love it!

      Reply
  7. laurenkellynutrition.com says

    May 17, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    Definitely trying this for the kiddos! Thanks carrie!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      May 17, 2012 at 11:07 pm

      You're welcome, they'll love it! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Lisa Hitzeman says

    May 17, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    Sometime simple is best. I know my kids would love this and with the whole grain pasta and the lean ground beef you don't even need to feel guilty about it! 🙂

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      May 17, 2012 at 6:08 pm

      No guilt at all Lisa!

      Reply
  9. Katie says

    May 17, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    Hi Carrie! I love your blog! So yummy. I have nominated you for The Liebster Award...XoXo

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      May 17, 2012 at 6:08 pm

      Thank you so much Katie, I'm truly honored! xo

      Reply
  10. Natalie Atick says

    May 17, 2012 at 12:16 pm

    This is comfort food at its best!!!! Lovely photo Carrie 🙂

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      May 17, 2012 at 6:08 pm

      Thank you Natalie!

      Reply

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