For a richer flavor, use a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese instead of American cheese. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the ground beef for a subtle kick. If you don't have Ritz crackers, use any buttery crackers or even breadcrumbs.
Cheesy Macaroni and Hamburger Casserole
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME40 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS94
A comforting and hearty casserole that elevates the classic mac and cheese with savory ground beef and a crispy cracker topping. Perfect for a family dinner or potluck, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate50 g
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Cholesterol103 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein31 g
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Saturated Fat19 g
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Sodium1436 mg
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Sugar6 g
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Fat40 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease an 11x13-inch baking dish. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View 15 mins Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Transfer to a bowl, add processed cheese cubes, and let stand until cheese partially melts. (15 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View 15 mins Place ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, break meat apart with a spatula, and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease. (15 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View 10 mins Stir condensed soup, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and onion together in a bowl; gently fold macaroni and processed cheese mixture into soup mixture. Stir in milk until thoroughly combined. Mix ground beef into macaroni mixture and spread into the prepared baking dish. Top casserole with slices of American cheese and sprinkle cracker crumbs on top. Cover casserole with aluminum foil. (10 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View 30 mins Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling, about 20 minutes; remove foil and bake until top is golden brown, about 10 more minutes. (30 minutes)
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Alexandro Boderenner
Mar 25, 2025I added some diced bell peppers to the ground beef for extra veggies. It turned out great!
Brett Hermiston
Mar 3, 2025The cracker topping really makes this casserole special. It's the perfect comfort food.
Ottilie Fay
Dec 25, 2024This recipe was a lifesaver! My kids loved it, and it was so easy to make.