Creamy Cheeseburger Macaroni

Delish's Note:

I couldn't help but post this recipe. It really does taste like a cheeseburger! My mom made this once for my brothers and I when we were little. I remember loving the flavor of it. Just the other day out of nowhere I was craving this dish. I did an internet search and found it at backofthebox.com, which is basically a recipe site that has recipes found on the back of boxes. This is a Kraft recipe and the blending of these basic ingredients makes the most delicious macaroni and cheese. I like it because it's hearty and includes beef. The velveeta makes it incredibly creamy and the ketchup adds a hint of sweetness. I prefer to use the big macaroni but any size will do. Mmmmmmm so good! I like to serve steamed veggies on the side.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes (optional)
• 3 ¼ cups water
• ¾ cup ketchup
• 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
• 12 ounces macaroni
• 1 lb Velveeta reduced fat cheese product , cubed

Directions:

1. Brown ground beef and onion in large skillet; drain well.
2. Whisk together water, ketchup, and mustard in a bowl. Pour over meat and bring to a boil.
3. Add macaroni and turn heat to medium low.
4. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until macaroni is cooked and almost all of the liquid is absorbed.
5. Stir in cubed Velveeta cheese until melted and distributed evenly.

Reviews

[Chef #1168372]

This was a very good dish. I added s&p and some onion powder (personal preferance). I will definitely make this again.

[drinkmore]

Tasty! The whole family liked this and it was easy to make, thanks for helping us use Velveeta besides cheese dip.

[Chef #722185]

I make this with ground turkey, beef broth instead of water and whole wheat pasta. Everyone (kids included) just eats this up every time I make it. Thanks for sharing!