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 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 recipe 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 it
- 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
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- 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.
Other hamburger recipes you will love!!
- Hamburger Steak with Country Gravy
- Easy Hamburger Vegetable Soup
- Meatloaf Recipe
- Easy Hamburger Stew
- Ground Beef Stroganoff
One Skillet Cheesy Homemade Hamburger Helper
One Skillet Cheesy Homemade Hamburger Helper brings all the flavors of cheeseburgers into one easy skillet recipe that is complete in thirty minutes.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main meal
- Method: stove top
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups cellentani or elbow pasta
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet that can be covered with a lid or foil. Drain any excess grease. Turn the heat off and add pasta, Dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, ground cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, beef broth and milk. Stir to combine and bring to a very low boil. Cover with lid and turn to simmer. Cook until pasta is tender; approximately 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Place cream cheese in a small microwaveable bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds at 50% power. Remove from the microwave and stir still smooth. If it is not warm enough to stir to smooth microwave for 15 second 50% power intervals until it can be stirred smooth.
- Stir in cheddar cheese and softened cream cheese alternating between the two. If necessary turn the heat on low to aid with the blending and mixing of cheese.
Notes
- 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.
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Audrey
Yum, getting ready to make this in a minute!!! We LOVE cream cheese so, it’ll be even better! One tip I’ve learned if it helps anyone else out,…any recipe that calls for uncooked pasta,…just rinse the pasta off first and it removes the starch the same way it would after cooking, as we’ve all done so many times. I love meal’s like this and found that little trick keeps recipe’s from getting a bit sticky from the starch 🙂 I always appreciate good advice and love to pass it along when it works 🙂 Off to the kitchen i go! thank you for this recipe!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks for the tip Audrey. Happy cooking!
Betsy
Talk about super easy comfort food! Delicious and perfect for a cool evening!
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Matt Taylor
So much better than the boxed stuff at the supermarket! So yummy and cheesy!
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Shelley
Who needs the boxed stuff when you can make your own, right?!? So quick and easy for busy nights, and always a family favorite!
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Krista
What a delicious, simple meal to make on those busy weekday nights!
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Catalina
Now I know what I will have for dinner tonight! Looks so delicious!
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Jacque Hooper
This recipe was everything I was hoping for, and more! Not only did my kids love this, they are already requesting it again tonight! Yum!
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Sara Welch
This brings back all the feels of childhood! I made this for my family and everyone gave rave reviews! Delicious!
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Lora
Congrats on the new puppy! Yes, you forget how much work they are. This is fast, easy and looks so flavorful for those busy nights!!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
This needs to happen at my house very soon!! This looks fabulous!
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Chrissie Baker
This recipe looks super easy and full of ingredients my family loves. Looking forward to trying soon.
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Taylor
Perfect weeknight dinner! Love one skillet meals. Easy and delicious!
Ashley F
This is one of my kids favorites! So easy to make!
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Toni
This quickly became a favorite weeknight meal at our house!
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Tanya Schroeder
One skillet meals are the best, I cannot wait to try this!
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Kristyn
I love this homemade version! Macaroni and hamburger is the best combination! My kids love it!
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NAti
I’ve never eaten Hamburger helper (I actually didn’t know that was a thing, lol) it sounds really tasty!
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Sincerely Miss J
This looks tasty. I use to love hamburger helpers when I was younger. This is reminding me why I use to love it. Thanks for sharing.
Jasemine -Denise
Personally not the biggest fan of hamburger helper but this recipe sounds better than Hamburger Helper actually tastes!
Beth Pierce
It really is. No artificial anything and tons of great cheesy flavor!