Unsalted Butter –You may or may not need the unsalted butter (more on that in the Tips section below). If you have never done this before don’t worry, it is so easy! As with the milk, I have not tested this recipe with a non-dairy cheese.Īll Purpose Flour- You will need this to make a roux which will thicken your sauce. If you don’t have or can’t find sharp cheddar, medium cheddar will work fine.
While it may be tempting to try American cheese because it is so melty and gooey, American cheese has quite a bit of salt and it will make the dish too salty. Sharp Cheddar Cheese- Sharp cheddar is the best choice here, it is going to have the most flavor. It’s important to note that I have not tested this recipe with non-dairy milk so I can’t speak to the results. I don’t recommend skim milk because you do want a little fat here, fat is flavor after all. Milk- I used 2%, but you could use 1% also.
Be sure to use classic, plain yellow mustard. Yellow mustard- Don’t skip the yellow mustard! It really does push this over the edge as far as that real cheeseburger flavor. Add it in toward the end before adding the flour, that way the garlic doesn’t burn. Garlic- You don’t need much, and be sure to use fresh garlic and not garlic powder. Don’t be afraid to let the onion get a little browned when you are cooking them, it adds to that iconic cheeseburger flavor! I like yellow onions because they caramelize nicely. Yellow Onion- The onion really adds a lot of flavor. However, you could use shells, penne, small elbows, or other short pasta shape if you choose. I find it has the right amount of fat that I usually don’t need to use the unsalted butter.Įlbow Macaroni- I like using large elbows for this recipe, there is something nostalgic about the shape. You will likely find it labeled 85/15 in the grocery store. Ground Beef- I used ground beef with 15% fat. What is in homemade cheeseburger macaroni? This ingredient list is not long and pretty simple! Ingredients Needed For Cheeseburger Macaroni Not that I mind running out to buy a few things for something I really want to cook, but especially on a rainy and cold PNW day that we are prone to on my little island, sometimes the last thing I want is to step out of my toasty house. What I really love is that the ingredients are something that most of us keep around the house anyway, so there is no need for a special trip to the store just to make it. It works well with all sorts of side dishes.What’s not to love here? All the flavors of a cheeseburger AND pasta? Yes please! In case you’re not convinced, here are a few more reasons to love this recipe: Why You’ll Love Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni I like making things with as many fresh ingredients as possible, and this recipe is no exception. This version has that classic flavor you expect, but with fresh onion and garlic (no powdered versions here) and a homemade cheese sauce. It’s one of those homey dishes that the smell alone takes me back to the days of coloring books and Saturday morning cartoons. You know, the kind from a box that myself and others from my generation ate after a long day riding big wheels with no helmet and drinking out of the garden hose (I think I just aged myself a bit). I can’t tell you how many times I have eaten cheeseburger macaroni in my lifetime. You will be surprised at the ease with which this comes together, and you will find that it doesn’t really take a whole lot longer than the boxed version, and it tastes great! Cheeseburger Macaroniĭo you think back on your childhood and remember things you ate and loved as a kid? I know I do. If you’ve had a busy day, this is the perfect dinner to prepare. This recipe for Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni is my take on it, made with all the flavors and aromas that will take you back to your youth. It’s a classic that we all ate at some point.
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