loaded over the top cheeseburger helper

Name: LOADED OVER THE TOP CHEESEBURGER HELPER
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6-8 clove(s) fresh garlic, minced; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, chopped); 6-8 - mini sweet peppers, assorted colors, chopped; 8 ounce(s) canned sliced mushrooms, drained; 8 slice(s) bacon, cooked till crisp & crumbled, reserve drippings; 3 pound(s) lean ground beef; 2 cup(s) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 cup(s) mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 cup(s) mild cheddar cheese (or more if desired); 4 ounce(s) pepper jack cheese, cubed; 2 can(s) diced tomatoes (15 1/2 oz can) well drained; 3 box(es) hamburger helper (cheeseburger flavored); 3 cup(s) hot water; 6 cup(s) milk; 1 tablespoon(s) ground cumin; 1 1/2-2 tablespoon(s) chopped chive, dried; 3 - pouches of cheeseburger seasoning packets

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Rose Mary Mogan

Sauk Village, IL

Updated on May 24, 2013

What ever you choose to call this dish, it is all of that & then some. In sticking with my goal to cleanout the pantry & freezer, I decided to make an enhanced over the top version of Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper. Adding all the things you find in or on a Cheeseburger, Onions garlic, peppers, bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes & a variety of cheeses. My husband suggested the name LOADED, & I added OVER THE TOP, because for me it was the best Cheeseburger Helper I have ever eaten or made. The best part is it was made with ingredients I already had on hand in the freezer & Pantry. It was great.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8 or more depending on portion sizes

Ingredients

6-8 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped)
6-8 - mini sweet peppers, assorted colors, chopped
8 ounces canned sliced mushrooms, drained
8 slices bacon, cooked till crisp & crumbled, reserve drippings
3 pounds lean ground beef
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup mild cheddar cheese (or more if desired)
4 ounces pepper jack cheese, cubed
2 cans diced tomatoes (15 1/2 oz can) well drained
3 boxes hamburger helper (cheeseburger flavored)
3 cups hot water
6 cups milk
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2-2 tablespoons chopped chive, dried
3 - pouches of cheeseburger seasoning packets

How To Make loaded over the top cheeseburger helper

Step 1

I used a 16 inch skillet. Cook bacon in large skillet till crisp, crumble and set aside. But reserve the bacon drippings.

Step 2

Chop onion, bell pepper, and sweet peppers, and sauté in bacon drippings till transparent. Add mince garlic, and stir to blend.
Step 3

Add drained sliced mushrooms and drained diced tomatoes. Cook for about 3 minutes or so just to blend all the flavors together. Then remove vegetables from skillet, and set aside till needed.
Step 4

Add ground beef to skillet and cook till no pink remains. Break up beef in skillet using a wooden spoon, when done drain and remove any excess fat accumulation.
Step 5

Then put back into skillet and add the cumin, and stir to blend..
Step 6

Add Hot water, milk, and seasoning packets. Stir to mix together.
Step 7

Add macaroni, and heat till mixture comes to a boil. Stirring occasionally. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally till pasta is tender.
Step 8

Next add the sautéed mixed veggies back into the skillet, stir to blend together. Add 2 cups of mozzarella, and the 2 cups of sharp cheddar, and stir to blend together and cheese begins to melt. Add the chopped chive.
Step 9

Top with remaining shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon. Add more chopped chive if desired. Cover skillet with tight fitting lid, till cheese on top melts.
Step 10

Serve with tossed salad if desired, and your favorite dinner rolls or bread sticks. Enjoy, and be prepared to serve seconds.
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