Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe

Name: Cheeseburger Macaroni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 2 lbs rotini pasta; 4 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk; 2 ¼ cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 ¼ cups shredded monterey jack cheese; 1 ⅛ cups shredded monterey jack pepper cheese; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 tablespoon mustard; ½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
2 lbs rotini pasta
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
2 ¼ cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 ¼ cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1 ⅛ cups shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon mustard
½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a skillet, brown the chopped meat.
3
While browning the meat, prepare pasta according to box directions.
4
Once pasta is done, transfer to a baking dish or casserole.
5
In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter.
6
Add 4 tablespoons of flour, and stir well to combine.
7
Cook roux for about 1 to two minutes.
8
Whisk in 3 cups of whole milk or half and half, and continue stirring until the mixture thickens.
9
Fold in 2 cups shredded cheddar, 2 cups shredded monterey, and 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheeses until melted.
10
Reserve the rest of the cheese for topping.
11
Once the cheese has all melted, remove from heat.
12
Add sour cream and mustard to cheese sauce, stir well to combine.
13
Pour cheese mixture over pasta, and add chopped meat.
14
Combine well.
15
Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle a thin layer of breadcrumbs on top.
16
Put in the oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and bread crumbs are browned.

2097

kcal

Calories

Fat

199

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 2 lbs rotini pasta, 4 tablespoons butter, 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Cheeseburger Macaroni falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cheeseburger Macaroni

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