One Skillet Cheesy Homemade Hamburger Helper

March 8, 2019 by Beth Pierce 38 Comments

One Skillet Cheesy Homemade Hamburger Helper brings back memories of all those wonderful comfort food meals that mom used to make. This delectable cheesy recipe brings all the flavors of cheeseburgers into one easy skillet recipe that is complete in less than thirty minutes. With wholesome good for you natural ingredients this is a must try recipe.

We have a new puppy here at the old homestead so our lives have been turned upside down. I honestly I forgot how much work is involved with a puppy. They need constant supervision as they get into mischief in a split second. Charlie is as much work as a toddler without the ability to put a diaper on him. Don’t get me wrong he is really cute and he gives great hugs but all this activity has lead to some pretty easy quick suppers. This One Skillet Cheesy Homemade Hamburger Helper comes in super handy on those evenings when I feel like I am being pulled in eight directions.

How do you make One Skillet Cheesy Homemade Hamburger Helper?

This recipe is so darn easy to make! Start by browning your ground beef in a large skillet that can be covered with a lid or foil. Make sure that you drain any excess grease. Turn the heat off and add the pasta, dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, ground cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, beef broth and milk. Stir to combine the ingredients and to get the pasta down in the liquid. Bring the dish to a very low boil. Once just starting to boil cover with the lid and turn to a simmer. Cook until the pasta is tender.

Next place the cream cheese in a small microwaveable bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds at 50% power. Remove from the microwave and stir until smooth. If it is not warm enough to stir to smooth microwave for 15 second 50% power intervals until it can be stirred smooth.

Add the grated cheese and stir in the softened cream cheese alternating between the two. If necessary turn the heat on real low to aid in the blending and mixing of the cheese.

What to serve with One Skillet Cheesy Homemade Hamburger Helper?

A simple garden salad with a light vinaigrette
Steamed broccoli
Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad
Fresh asparagus with lemon pepper
Soft buttermilk biscuits and butter
Tomato Bisque

Helpful hints for making One Skillet Cheesy Homemade Hamburger Helper!

Use lean ground for this recipe.
Chopped onions and minced garlic can be added. Add the chopped onions about halfway through the hamburger browning process. Add the minced garlic in the last 30 seconds of the hamburger browning process.
Don’t overcook the dish. Mushy noodles break down when stirred and are not near as good.
Use good quality sharp cheddar.
As with most dishes this one is best served as soon as possible however it can be reheated in the microwave or on the stove top. Add a couple tablespoons of milk to return it back to its original creaminess.

In my crazy world I can never have enough quick easy dinner ideas. This One Skillet Cheesy Homemade Hamburger Helper fits that bill. It is quick, easy and delicious. Nothing beats one skillet meals for cooking time and clean up. Well what are you waiting for? Put the ingredients on your shopping list today and make your family a wholesome meal that you can feel good about.

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