hamburger macaroni and cheese

2 Pinches
st bernard, LA
Updated on Aug 19, 2025

This new macaroni and cheese recipe I created. It's based on Grill Mates seasoning filled with ground beef seasoned with hamburger seasoning, and the cheese sauce is mixed with hamburger seasoning.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces dry elbow macaroni
  • 5 tablespoons hamburger seasoning, divided
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium purple onion, peeled and diced
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey mustard
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup half and half
  • 1 package dry onion soup mix
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups cubed processed American cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

How To Make hamburger macaroni and cheese

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Step 2
    Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Transfer to a greased casserole dish. Season with 2 Tbsp hamburger seasoning.
  • Step 3
    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly for 7 minutes; drain and discard the grease.
  • Step 4
    Reduced to low heat. Stir in chopped green bell pepper, diced purple onion, Worcestershire sauce, honey mustard, and 2 Tbsp hamburger seasoning. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Step 5
    Heat the margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Combine heavy cream, half and half, dry onion soup mix, cream cheese, and remaining hamburger seasoning.
  • Step 6
    Stir well and bring it to a boil for 5 minutes until thickened.
  • Step 7
    Add ground beef mixture and cubed American cheese; mix well for 3 minutes until blended. Remove from heat.
  • Step 8
    Pour over a prepared casserole dish with macaroni and spread evenly. Sprinkle with shredded Mexican cheese blend.
  • Step 9
    Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Cool completely for 9 minutes.

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Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Category: Casseroles

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