Simple Cheeseburger Macaroni

Submitted by Chef #361734

"A classic family friendly meal revised to be healthier"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked ronzoni smart taste elbow macaroni
• 12 ounces Velveeta cheese, 2% milk pasteurized prepared cheese product cut into cubes
• 1⁄3 cup skim milk
• 1⁄2 lb ground beef (90% lean)
• salt & pepper

directions

1. Cook macaroni in large pot as directed on package; drain well. Return to pot.
2. While macaroni is cooking, brown the ground beef in a medium skillet. Drain well and set aside.
3. Combine milk and Velveeta cubes with cooked pasta; cook on low heat until cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
4. Add cooked ground beef to pot; stir to combine. Add salt & pepper to taste.

Reviews

[Linajjac]

The kids love this. Easy. I triple it so there’s leftovers. I use regular velveeta. I don’t imagine 2% velveeta is really any better for you? It heats up nicely. I stir in a bit of milk before I do. Thanks.