Easy Creamy Cheeseburger Mac
Perfect for a busy weeknight, this Easy Creamy Cheeseburger Mac is ready in about 20 minutes and makes about 6 servings so you might even have leftovers!
Ingredients
- 1 TBS salt
- 16 oz pasta I used Penne
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 tsp dry mustard
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp seasoned salt Lawry's
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 3/4 cups milk divided
Instructions
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In a large sauce pan bring 6 cups of water, with 1 TBS salt in it to a boil.
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Once the water is boiling, add the pasta to the water and cook following the package directions.
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While the pasta is cooking, in a large skillet or saute pan over medium heat, brown and crumble the ground beef. While the meat is cooking add the mustard, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and seasoned salt.
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Once the meat is cooked, drain the grease and place the meat back on the heat.
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Add the cream cheese and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until it is melted then do the same with the cheddar.
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Once the cheese is melted and well combined, add in the milk in 1/4 cup increments, stirring well to make a sauce.
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Drain the pasta and then mix it into the meat and sauce. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Use whatever pasta you have on hand.