One-Pan Cheeseburger Pasta

Today, I’m sharing a recipe for One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta–it’s the perfect mashup of your favorite all-American flavors!

Who else remembers cheeseburger macaroni Hamburger Helper? It was one of the first meals I could make on my own as a kid, and I absolutely loved it!

It’s probably not something you would want to eat (or serve your family) every day, but when that craving strikes, this hearty, kid-friendly one-pot cheeseburger pasta will hit the spot! 

I also like that this recipe lets you enjoy a nostalgic comfort food without buying a boxed mix full of ingredients you can’t even pronounce. Win-win!

Additions and Side Dishes

Get your veggies in when you serve this cheeseburger pasta by adding some diced tomatoes to the recipe. Or, serve it up with a side salad or a veggie, like green beans.

Now, let’s jump into this simple one-pan recipe.

One-Pan Cheeseburger Pasta

Here’s everything you need to make this tasty meal. We’re using bowtie pasta, but feel free to use elbow macaroni or whatever you prefer.

The first step is to brown and drain the ground beef. Then add your spices and sugar to the same pan, and stir.

Next, pour the milk into the pan, and add the cream cheese and pasta. Mix, and cook (covered) for about five minutes.

Stir again, and then mix in the cheddar cheese. Keep stirring until the sauce thickens and the pasta softens a bit more.

Garnish with a little parsley, if you’d like, and that’s all there is to it–you’ve just made a simple, delicious meal your whole family will love!

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One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 oz Cream Cheese
• 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1 lb. Ground Beef
• 2 Cups Milk
• 1 Tbs Garlic
• 1 Tsp Salt
• 1 Tsp Pepper
• 1 Tsp Paprika
• 1 Tsp Onion Powder
• 1 Tbs Sugar
• 3 Cups Your Favorite Pasta We used bowtie.
• Parsley optional, for garnish

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Instructions

• Brown the ground beef in a large pan over medium heat.
• Drain, and add the garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and sugar.
• Stir.
• Pour in the 2 cups of milk.
• Add the cream cheese and pasta.
• Mix well, and cover for about 5 minutes while cooking on medium heat.
• Remove the lid, and mix well.
• Stir in the cheddar cheese.
• Keep stirring while the pasta continues to soften and the sauce thickens to your liking. About 8-10 minutes.

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