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Hamburger Mac & Cheese (Boxed)

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time20 mins

Quick & Easy Dinner Idea that can take that boring old boxed mac & cheese and take it to another level.

 1 Box of Mac & CheeseIgnore the instructions and ingredients.
 ¾ cup Milk
 ½ cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
 ½ tsp Onion Powder
 ½ tsp Garlic Powder
 1 pinch Paprika
 2 tbsp Butter
 Sriracha Sauce or a Pinch of Cayenne Pepper (optional)To Taste
1

Bring 1-1/2 qt. (6 cups) water to boil in large saucepan. Stir in Macaroni; cook 7 to 10 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally.

2

Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet on medium heat; drain. Add Cheese Sauce Mix and all remaining ingredients except macaroni; mix well. Simmer on medium-low heat 5 min. or butter is completely melted and meat mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally.

3

Drain macaroni. Add to ingredients in skillet; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

1.5 Cups

Amount per serving
Calories490
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g31%

Saturated Fat 13g65%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 110mg37%
Sodium 610mg27%
Total Carbohydrate 37g14%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 31g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.