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One-Pot Creamy Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet

A fork lifting a bite of cheesy cheeseburger pasta, showing long, stretchy cheese pulls over a bowl of macaroni and ground beef.
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You can make this easy, one-pot cheeseburger pasta skillet in under 30 minutes. It captures all the comfort and flavor of a classic cheeseburger in a creamy, cheesy pasta dish perfect for weeknight family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni or rotini pasta
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Optional Toppings: Diced dill pickles, ketchup, mustard

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the beef and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the beef broth, add the dry pasta, diced tomatoes (with their juice), Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard. Stir everything together well.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream until combined.
  7. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese to the skillet. Stir constantly until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is creamy.
  8. Taste the pasta and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately with your favorite burger toppings like pickles, ketchup, or extra mustard.

Notes

  • For a bacon cheeseburger twist, cook 4 slices of crumbled bacon with the ground beef in step 1, then drain the fat before proceeding.
  • If you prefer a tangier sauce, add 1 tablespoon of pickle juice along with the heavy cream in step 5.
  • This recipe works well as a homemade Hamburger Helper replacement using simple, accessible ingredients.

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