Easy Cheese and Hamburger Macaroni Skillet Recipe

Name: Easy Cheese and Hamburger Macaroni Skillet Recipe
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients: 0.5 pound lean ground beef, or more to taste; 0.5 small onion, minced; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups water; 2 cups elbow macaroni; 8 ounces reduced-fat processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cut into small pieces; 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream, or more to taste

This homemade macaroni and beef dish is a healthier and tastier alternative to Hamburger Helper. All you need is one large skillet with a lid!

Total time30 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time20 mins
Yield4

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Ingredients

0.5 pound lean ground beef, or more to taste
0.5 small onion, minced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups water
2 cups elbow macaroni
8 ounces reduced-fat processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream, or more to taste

Instructions

Prepare all the ingredients for the cheese and hamburger macaroni skillet.
In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over medium-high heat until the beef is browned and crumbly (about 5-7 minutes). Drain any excess grease.
Turn the heat to high. Add water to the skillet with the ground beef. Cover and bring to a boil. Add the macaroni, stir, cover again, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir, cover, and continue cooking until the macaroni is tender, around 5 more minutes.
Stir in the processed cheese food until melted and creamy. Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream for extra richness.

Nutrition

Calories: 449 kcal
Fat Content: 15 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 7 g
Sodium Content: 930 mg
Protein Content: 28 g
Cholesterol Content: 61 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 48 g
Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g