Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni
This recipe is a cozy, one-skillet casserole made with elbow macaroni and ground beef in a creamy cheese sauce.
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, garlic powder, sugar, salt, paprika, and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef and onion, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains. Drain any excess fat.
- Add milk, broth, and uncooked elbow macaroni to the beef. Stir the cornstarch and spice mixture. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to a gentle boil, cover and cook for 9-12 minutes or until the pasta is cooked through, stirring occasionally. If needed, add more broth or water.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted. Serve hot.
Nutrition per serving
Protein43g
Carbs53g
Fat42g
766kcal
43gProtein
53gCarbs
42gFat
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$582.00
$582.00
Per Serving
$146.00/serving
$146.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$1164.00 vs buying!
~$1164.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (92% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| lean ground beef | 1 lb | $198.00 |
| finely diced onion | 0.5 cup | $59.00 |
| milk | 2 cups | $21.00 |
| chicken broth | 1.25 cup | $50.00 |
| elbow macaroni | 1.5 cups | - |
| cornstarch | 1 tbsp | $8.00 |
| garlic powder | 2 tsp | $15.00 |
| granulated sugar | 1 tsp | $1.00 |
| salt | 1 tsp | $1.00 |
| paprika | 1 tsp | $26.00 |
| black pepper | 0.5 tsp | $11.00 |
| shredded sharp cheddar cheese | 1.75 cups | $192.00 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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