Best Spicy Cheeseburger Mac And Cheese Recipes

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THE CHEESIEST® CHEESEBURGER MAC



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This recipe combines two family favorites-cheeseburgers and mac & cheese-in one tasty 20-minute dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield Makes 4 servings, about 1 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. ground beef
1-1/2 cups water
1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) vegetable oil spread or margarine
1/4 cup HEINZ Tomato Ketchup
1 Tbsp. HEINZ Yellow Mustard

Steps:

  • Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat; drain.
  • Add water and Macaroni; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Cook on medium heat 7 to 8 min. or until macaroni is tender.
  • Stir in Cheese Sauce Mix, meat and all remaining ingredients. Cook on low heat 1 to 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 850 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 28 g

SUPER SPICY MAC AND CHEESE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound macaroni
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 jalapenos, seeded and finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cups whole milk, plus more if needed
8 ounces queso blanco-style processed cheese, cubed
1 cup grated Monterey Jack
1 cup grated pepper jack
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
Hot sauce, as desired

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the crushed red pepper, jalapeno, garlic and onion and cook, stirring, until the veggies have softened, about 5 minutes. Add the milk and heat until starting to bubble around the edges. Add the processed cheese and stir until melted. Add the Monterey Jack and pepper jack cheeses, pepper, kosher salt, seasoned salt and hot sauce to taste. Stir until the cheese is melted. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Add a splash of milk if the sauce seems too thick. Fold in the cooked macaroni and serve.
  • Reheating instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put the mac and cheese in a baking dish, cover with foil and heat until warmed through, about 25 minutes.

SPICY JALAPENO-BACON MAC AND CHEESE



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This mac and cheese has an intense sharp Cheddar cheese flavor with the kick of the jalapenos.

Provided by LOLOK

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 (16 ounce) package bacon, cut into bite-size pieces
10 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons chile paste, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon minced garlic
4 cups whole milk
16 ounces shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
8 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until nearly crispy, about 5 minutes. Add jalapenos and fry with bacon until soft and bacon is crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain some of the bacon fat, leaving 4 tablespoons of fat in the pan.
  • Stir chile paste into the pan and fry for 1 minute. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add flour and cook for 1 minute. Cook and stir garlic in the pan for 1 minute. Pour in milk and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes to cool slightly and prevent cheese from separating.
  • Stir Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese into the mixture until melted. Add drained pasta and mix together. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 745.6 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Cholesterol 112.4 mg, Fat 38.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 43.4 g, SaturatedFat 20.1 g, Sodium 1371.8 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

SPICY CHEESEBURGERS



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We think this is the best burger recipe in the world! The burgers are both flavorful and filling. For extra kick, we added cayenne pepper to the ground beef, then topped the patties with pepper jack cheese.-Jonna Tuchscherer, Bellevue, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 small onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Liquid Smoke, optional
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
3 pounds ground beef
9 slices pepper Jack cheese
9 hamburger buns, split
Lettuce leaves and tomato slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into nine patties. , Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 7-8 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Top with cheese. Grill 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 calories, Fat 31g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 707mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 43g protein.

MAC AND CHEESE BUN BURGERS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: macaroni, unsalted butter, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, american cheese, whole milk, salt, mustard powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, all-purpose flour, eggs, panko breadcrumbs, vegetable oil, ground beef, salt, pepper, red onion, tomato

Provided by Mike Price

Categories     Dinner

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb macaroni
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 oz shredded parmesan cheese
8 oz american cheese, cubed
12 oz whole milk
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon mustard powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
vegetable oil, for frying
1 ½ lb ground beef, formed into hamburger patties
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
red onion, sliced, to serve
tomato, sliced, to serve

Steps:

  • Prepare macaroni according to package directions. Drain the macaroni in a colander and return to the pot.
  • Add butter, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, American cheese, milk, salt, mustard powder, cayenne to the pot. Turn heat up to medium-low and stir until cheeses are melted and all ingredients are well combined.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and pour onto a parchment paper-lined sheet tray. Spread evenly with a spatula, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Once cooled, use a ring mold or rounded container roughly 4-inches (10 cm) in diameter to cut out 6-8 "buns."
  • Place flour, eggs, and bread crumbs in three separate bowls.
  • Dip each macaroni bun in flour, then egg, and finally bread crumbs, coating evenly.
  • Preheat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
  • Place the macaroni buns gently in oil and fry 3-4 minutes, until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel-lined plate.
  • Season hamburger patties liberally with salt and pepper. In a cast-iron skillet over high heat, sear patties to desired doneness, flipping halfway through.
  • Place burger between two mac and cheese buns and top with sliced onions and tomatoes.
  • Nutrition Calories: 3850 Fat: 280 grams Carbs: 197 grams Fiber: 8 grams Sugars: 21 grams Protein: 133 grams
  • Enjoy!

BACON CHEESEBURGER MAC AND CHEESE



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If the family can't agree on what to eat for dinner, why not combine these two family meal classics in one hearty and satisfying dish?

Provided by Cheri Liefeld

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (1 lb) small pasta shells
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
3 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (12 oz)
4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups frozen potato nuggets
Shredded or grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. In Dutch oven or 3-quart saucepan, cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time; return to Dutch oven.
  • Meanwhile, in large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender and beef is thoroughly cooked. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Remove from heat; stir in ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Cover to keep warm.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour with whisk. Gradually add milk. Heat to simmering; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in Cheddar cheese and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Pour cheese sauce over pasta in Dutch oven; stir to coat.
  • Spoon pasta mixture into casserole. Top with beef mixture; sprinkle with bacon. Arrange tomatoes and potato nuggets on top.
  • Bake uncovered 15 minutes or until potatoes are crisp. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

HOMEMADE HAMBURGER HELPER RECIPE



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Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe - Cheesy and satisfying classic Cheeseburger Macaroni is the ultimate kid-friendly dish, and is easy to make in just 20 minutes using only one pot!

Provided by Sommer Collier

Categories     Main     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 ounces dried macaroni noodles
4 cups beef broth (or 4 cups water + 4 beef bouillon cubes)
1 cup half & half
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place a large sauté pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef. Break the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon. As it's browning, mix in the tomato paste, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • Once the beef is fully cooked, add the macaroni noodles, and beef broth. Stir well. Then cover the pan and simmer for 7-10 minutes, until the pasta is cooked to al dente.
  • Remove the lid and stir in the half & half and shredded cheese. Simmer and stir another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce is thick and smooth. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 servings, Calories 628 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 1359 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g

SPICY MACARONI AND CHEESE



Spicy Macaroni and Cheese image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups elbow pasta, cooked until almost al dente
8 ounces Cheddar, 1/2 cubed, 1/2 shredded
8 ounces Colby cheese, cubed
8 ounces Monterey pepper jack cheese, cubed
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons sour cream
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup finely grated onions
4 slices bread
1 tablespoon butter
Special equipment: 2-quart baking dish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the pasta with the cheese cubes and pour into the baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, nutmeg. Add the sour cream, egg, heavy cream, half-and-half and onions. Pour over the pasta and cover with the shredded Cheddar. Bake uncovered until the top is just beginning to brown, about 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut the bread into crouton-size squares. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, add the bread cubes and toast until golden. Sprinkle the bread cubes on top of the macaroni and cheese and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes more.

SPICY CHEESEBURGER MAC AND CHEESE



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My friend was telling me about a recipe she made and the family really liked it. After hearing the ingredients I tweaked it and came up with this version. It was a HUGE success and was compared to being up there with my Shrimp Verecruz I created.

Provided by Mari Craddock @BossQueen

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound(s) ground beef
1/2 pound(s) hot sausage ( i like jimmy dean)
1 can(s) rotel diced tomatoes (do not drain)
1 box(es) kraft homestyle macaroni & cheese dinner hearty four cheese sauce
1 teaspoon(s) cumin
1 package(s) taco bell taco seasoning
2 cup(s) shredded taco cheese or your choice

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350. Prepare mac and cheese according to package. do not add any milk. Set aside
  • Brown hamburger and sausage meat and drain. Add the seasoning and cumin along with the can of Rotel in with the meat and mix.
  • Once mixed add the mac and cheese to the meat. In a 9x12 baking dish (spray with Pam). Add half the meat mac and cheese followed with a layer of cheese. Repeat and place in oven for 20 mins or until cheese is golden brown on top.
  • You can add some jalapenos and onion in with the meat as you are browning if you want a little more heat.

LOADED CHEESEBURGER MACARONI



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Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3/4 cup hot water
2 cups milk
1 box Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons yellow mustard

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, brown beef, onion and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Stir in hot water, milk, sauce mix and uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper box), tomatoes, relish and mustard. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 960 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SPICY PIMIENTO CHEESEBURGER MACARONI



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The culinary gem of the south and your favorite box of Hamburger Helper™ join forces to turn your weeknight dinner into a gourmet burger winner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon butter
3 green onions, thinly sliced, whites and greens separated
1 jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cups milk
1 cup hot water
1 box Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni
1 jar (4 oz) diced pimientos, drained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 cup crumbled buttery snack crackers (from 13.7-oz box)

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add green onion whites and jalapeño chile; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are soft. Transfer to small bowl.
  • In same skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, red pepper and green onion mixture.
  • Stir in milk, hot water, and uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper™ box). Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  • Stir in pimientos and lemon juice. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese. Remove from heat; sprinkle top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese; cover and let stand 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with green onion greens and crumbled crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1310 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1 g

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