Equipment: Stove, Skillet, Pasta Pot, or Saucepan, Wire Whisk |
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Cook Time: 35 mins |
Servings: 6 |
Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines the flavors of a cheeseburger with the creamy goodness of macaroni and cheese. It's the perfect comfort food for any occasion. To make Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese, you will need the following ingredients:
Ingredients
- 1lb of Lean Ground Beef or Ground Turkey
- 3 tbsp of Spicelopedia® Southwest Zesty Fiesta Seasoning
- 1/2 cups of Onion, diced
- 1 1/2 cups 2 % Milk or Almond Milk
- 4oz Cream Cheese, plain
- 4oz Yellow American Cheese, cubed
- 4oz Smoked Gouda, cubed
- 4oz Butter, cold, cubed
- 1 lb of Macaroni, your favorite ridged Spiral Pasta, or Cauliflower, cooked
- 3 Slices of Cooked Bacon, Crumbled or Diced (optional)
- French Fried Onions, canned (Garnish)
- Parsley, fresh chopped (Garnish)
Procedures
Step One
Brown ground beef in the skillet. Add two tablespoons of the seasoning and the onion.
Step Two
Prepare pasta per package directions or cook cauliflower until soft but not over-done.
Step Three
Add milk and additional seasoning to the saucepan. Whisk in the cheeses one by one. Add the butter. Whisk over low heat and reduce to desired consistency, about 15 minutes or longer, if necessary. The sauce should be silky-smooth.
Step Four
Toss the pasta or Cauliflower with the sauce. Top with cooked ground meat or mix the meat mixture into the mac and cheese.
Step Five
Garnish with bacon, French Fried Onions, and parsley.
No flour, Almond Milk, and cauliflower make this the perfect easy low-carb dinner.
Conclusion
Now you can enjoy the mouthwatering combination of a cheeseburger and macaroni and cheese in one delicious dish. Try this Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese recipe today!