Easy Cheesy Hamburger Mac
By KRAFT MAC AND CHEESE Kitchen
Prep
15-30 mins
Total
20 MIN
Servings
4 Servings
Kraft Mac & Cheese with ground beef is a quick, cheesy dinner that’s hearty and satisfying. This easy recipe takes your favorite mac & cheese to the next level with a savory twist.
Ingredients
1
pkg
1
lb
(450 g) extra-lean ground beef
3/4
cup
milk
1/4
cup
non-hydrogenated margarine
3/4
tsp
garlic salt
3/4
tsp
onion powder
1/8
tsp
ground black pepper
Original Mac & Cheese Macaroni and Chees...
Instructions
Step 1
Bring 1-1/2 qt. (6 cups) water to boil in large saucepan. Stir in Macaroni; cook 7 to 10 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Step 2
Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet on medium heat; drain. Add Cheese Sauce Mix and all remaining ingredients except macaroni; mix well. Simmer on medium-low heat 5 min. or butter is completely melted and meat mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Drain macaroni. Add to ingredients in skillet; mix lightly.
Serve Easy Cheesy Hamburger Mac with a fresh mixed green salad for a quick and tasty weekday meal.
Substitute lean ground turkey for ground beef for an alternative protein option.
To make this Easy Cheesy Hamburger Mac with chicken, cook 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into chunks, in 1 Tbsp of oil for 8-10 minutes or until fully cooked. Prepare the macaroni as directed, then mix the cooked chicken with the Cheese Sauce Mix and remaining ingredients before combining with the macaroni.
Stir 1/4 cup of OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits into the cooked macaroni before combining with the other ingredients for added flavor.
