SPICY PIMIENTO CHEESEBURGER MACARONI

Spicy Pimiento Cheeseburger Macaroni image

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

Ingredients

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