Name: Cheeseburger Macaroni
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American

It is a Keeper Verified

February 13, 2026

Cheeseburger Macaroni recipes will be approved by even your pickiest eaters. Perfect for hectic weeknights when you want a hearty dinner. Cheeseburger macaroni recipes are a classic kid favorite. Your family will be obsessed with this Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese recipe. This recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes and so much better than any boxed mac and cheese you can get at the store.

From the Cook

1/7

Cheeseburger Macaroni

It is a Keeper Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 6 other allergens identified

Instructions

This recipe also lives on It is a Keeper.Show them some love by checking it out! 😊

Check out original post! 😊

Original PostView

Instructions

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until well-browned and no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes.

Add the minced onion and cook for 4 minute until translucent, then add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute. (Add oil as needed to prevent the onions and garlic from burning.)

Stir in the tomato paste and broth until well-distributed.

Add the uncooked pasta and increase heat to medium-high until simmering.

Cover the skillet and reduce heat to medium until pasta is fully cooked, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Distribute the cream cheese over the pasta and pour in the milk.

Season with Italian Seasoning, salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until cream cheese is completely melted and incorporated.

Stir in the cheddar cheese until just melted and serve immediately.

Smart Nutrition

My Calorie Intake

0
Review & Earn

Be the first to review this recipe and earn a 20% Bonus

Level up & unlock free Premium by reviewing recipes!

My Notes

Your kitchen notebook is waiting.

Whether it's a recipe tweak or an inspiration burst — jot it down here.

Tips & Tricks (5)

Cheese Melting Magic 🧀
Remove the pan from direct heat when adding cheese to prevent separation and ensure a smooth, creamy sauce texture.
Flavor Layering Technique 🥄
Bloom the Italian seasoning and garlic in the beef drippings for 30 seconds before adding other ingredients to intensify the overall flavor profile.
Pasta Cooking Pro Tip 🍝
Cook macaroni just shy of al dente, as it will continue to absorb liquid and soften when mixed with the beef and sauce.
Beef Browning Perfection 🥩
Don't stir the ground beef constantly - let it develop a nice golden-brown crust by allowing it to sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes between stirs.
Cream Cheese Hack 🥛
Soften cream cheese at room temperature and cut into small cubes to help it melt more quickly and evenly into the sauce.

Intelligent Tags

About the Cook

It is a Keeper

Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.