Mac & Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe

Name: Mac & Cheeseburger Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 8 ounces macaroni or 8 ounces shell pasta; 1 tablespoon butter; ¼ cup plain yogurt; 1 cup American cheese or 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 -2 tomatoes, seeded and diced; ¼ cup pickle, finely chopped; ketchup, to taste; yellow mustard, to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
8 ounces macaroni or 8 ounces shell pasta
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup plain yogurt
1 cup American cheese or 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 green onions, sliced
1 -2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
¼ cup pickle, finely chopped
ketchup, to taste
yellow mustard, to taste

1
Brown the ground beef in a sprayed pan over medium-high heat.
2
When meat is no longer pink, drain and then add salt, pepper, garlic powder & Worcestershire sauce.
3
Cook for 2-3 more minutes, or until beef is cooked to your liking.
4
I like making it kind of crispy, so I cook longer.
5
Set aside and keep warm.
6
In a large saucepan, cook your pasta according to package directions.
7
Al dente is best as you don't want the mac & cheese mushy.
8
Once pasta is done, drain but do not rinse.
9
Return the warm pasta to the saucepan, and immediately add the butter, yogurt, and cheese.
10
Stir until everything is well-melted, then fold in the reserved ground beef.
11
Put pasta in bowls, and top with sesame seeds, green onions, tomatoes, and pickles.
12
Drizzle with generous amount of ketchup & yellow mustard.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, ½ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mac & Cheeseburger Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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