![]() ![]() Just like with the original, the macaroni cooks right in the skillet along with everything else, so making this couldn’t get much easier. Since this is the Cheeseburger Macaroni variety, ketchup gets stirred in next, followed by milk, water, and the macaroni. Just like with the boxed version, you’ll start by browning your ground beef, which you’ll season with mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and some cornstarch to thicken the sauce later on. We’re really using the same method here, just using our own spices and seasonings so you don’t have to worry about preservatives or fillers. If you’ve made Hamburger Helper before, this process will look pretty familiar. But you know what? When you make your own at home, you don’t have to feel guilty about it all… You get the same delicious nostalgic flavor but you can pronounce every ingredient that goes into the skillet (which you might not be able to say for the box) and it is every bit as quick and easy as that original store bought dinner solution. (I’m looking at you blue box of mac and cheese!) Hamburger Helper is certainly one of those for many of us. There was more than enough and it was a satisfying, hearty meal that, like any casserole, will taste just as great if not better the next day.Hamburger Helper is a bit of a guilty pleasure of mine, but there are some foods that are just unmatched in nostalgia and comfort that you have to keep coming back to. In fact, once dinner was served, I wish we would have invited the neighbors over. I had dinner on the table in under 30 minutes and the casserole looked like I had spent much more time preparing it than that. Broiled it uncovered on low for a few minutes until the cheese was melted and the onions were golden and crispy!.Sprinkled on a bit more cheese (we LOVE cheese in Wisconsin) and French fried onions.Stirred in some cheese and French fried onions.Added some diced tomatoes and brown sugar.Stirred in the hot water, milk, sauce mix and pasta and some seasonings.I browned the beef with some chopped onion, and drained it.I prepared the Helper as directed on the box and threw in some personal touches along the way: Head on over to grab the rebate, click on the image and print.Īlright, back to the recipe! Preparing Helper is super easy and turning it into a delicious casserole really only takes a few more minutes and a couple extra ingredients.Just make sure you have three boxes of Helper and the pound of ground beef in your cart when all is said and done. If you would like to try Chicken Helper or Tuna Helper varieties, you can mix and match. I went to my local grocer and purchased three Hamburger Helper products and one pound of ground beef.Pretty sweet deal, right? Who wouldn’t stock up? Especially when it helps me get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes! So, here’s what I did: Why? Well, right now if you buy three boxes of Helper you can get your ground beef for FREE! The truth is, I have several boxes of Helper at the ready in my pantry. Today I’m sharing this delicious and easy Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Casserole, a hearty and satisfying recipe that’s simple to prepare and guaranteed to please the entire family. I always have a box of Hamburger Helper in the pantry ready to go for hectic weeknights (that seem to happen more often than I would like). How is it that only minutes after I walk in the door the kids are asking if dinner is ready? While I wish I had a magic wand to make a meal just appear on the table, I don’t.BUT I do have some tricks up my sleeve to stay sane and get the family fed on those crazy, busy nights. Weeknights at our house are BUSY! In fact, most nights after finishing up at work and picking up our youngest from daycare, I arrive home and literally run around the kitchen trying to get some food on the table. Thank you to Helper for sponsoring today’s post and inspiring me to try their Free Ground Beef Rebate! #Helper #freebeef #ad ![]()
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