Deluxe Cheeseburger Mac Recipe
Mac and cheese combined with ground beef and topped with cheeseburger fixings.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
Cook the macaroni
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Brown the beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
Make the cheese sauce
In the same pot used for macaroni, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Add shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Combine everything
Add cooked macaroni and browned beef to the cheese sauce. Stir to combine until everything is well coated.
Serve and garnish
Spoon the Deluxe Cheeseburger Mac into bowls. Top with diced pickles, diced tomatoes, and shredded lettuce. Serve immediately.