Homemade Hamburger Helper

Cheeseburger Macaroni Hamburger Helper without all the preservatives.
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Serves:
- Units:
14
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ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb ground beef
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 8 ounces frozen corn
- 1 1⁄2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1⁄2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 14 ounces tomato sauce
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
- 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook meat over medium-high heat in a large skillet until browned. Drain and return to pan.
- Add all dry seasonings and flour, stir till combined.
- Add milk, tomato sauce and corn, bring to a boil stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook 2 minutes.
- Add macaroni pasta and cheeses, toss to coat.
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We liked this more than I thought we would. It does make a lot. 8 oz of pasta makes a very saucy dish. With a pound of pasta you can freeze some to bake as a casserole later. I had to double the spices (except salt) for our family. I used 1% milk, reduced-fat cheddar, and reduced-fat cream cheese. I also cooked the beef with a small, chopped onion. Good comfort food.Reply
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Although I slightly modified, this recipe is exactly what the title claims.<br/>It's a rich, yummy comfort food. I like it better than the boxed version-It's<br/>much less salty. I left out the cream cheese and it was still a very rich,<br/>creamy sauce. Like a previous reviewer, I used mozzerella cheese instead<br/>of cheddar. Also previously stated, 1/2 lb.pasta was well more than enough. <br/>As meat-lovers, I will probably use a bit more beef the next time. This was<br/>a great, quick, easy recipe!!!!<br/>time, even with the reduced pasta amount.Reply
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