Hamburger Macaroni Casserole
Feb 01, 2025 07:35 AM
Hamburger Macaroni Casserole is an easy dinner recipe inspired by Hamburger Helper. This cheesy ground beef casserole with pasta has a crunchy potato chip topping.
If you’re craving a no-fuss dinner with comfort food flavors, this Hamburger Macaroni Casserole is just what your family needs. It’s a homemade take on the nostalgic flavors of Hamburger Helper, the dinner that my husband and I lived on in our early years of marriage.
This hamburger casserole has a cheesy, creamy base and a crunchy potato chip topping. It takes about 25 minutes to throw together, then heats through in the oven to melt the cheese.
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni uncooked
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic 10 grams
- 2 tablespoons ketchup 34 grams
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 17 grams
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard optional, 3 grams
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika 4 grams
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 grams
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1.5 grams
- 1 can petite diced tomatoes drained, 14.5 ounces
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided, 8 ounces
- 3/4 cup sour cream 180 grams
- 1/4 cup 2% milk 2 ounces
- 3/4 cup crushed potato chips for topping, 2 ounces
Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Total Time:
50 minutes
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