Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMoran's Bar and Grill (Bellevue)Mac & Cheese Burger* Recipe

Mac & Cheese Burger* Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

House made mac & cheese, cheddar, and BBQ sauce.

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Ingredients

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Mac & Cheese

Burger Assembly

Method

Mac & Cheese Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Once the mixture thickens, add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.

  4. 4

    Mix with Pasta

    Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring until well coated. Set aside to cool slightly.

Burger Assembly

  1. 5

    Form the Patties

    In a bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Divide into two equal portions and shape into patties.

  2. 6

    Cook the Patties

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired doneness.

  3. 7

    Add Cheese

    In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover to melt.

  4. 8

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of each burger bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cheesy beef patty, a generous scoop of mac & cheese, a slice of tomato, and a drizzle of BBQ sauce. Top with the other half of the bun.

  5. 9

    Serve

    Serve immediately with additional BBQ sauce on the side if desired.

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