![]() ![]() Adding Veggies –This recipe doesn’t include vegetables, but you could easily add in some prechopped bell preppers (saute them first and then add them back in at the end) or even some spinach! Some diced green chiles could add some great flavor as well.There are so many variations you could add to this recipe. Broth – Feel free to use water, vegetable broth, turkey broth, or chicken broth.Heavy Cream – Whole milk or half and half can be used instead of heavy cream if preferred.Onions – You can substitute sweet onion with white or yellow onion.Cheese – Cheddar cheese with Monterey jack or Colby jack cheese can be used instead.Tomatoes – Substitute the tomatoes with 3 tablespoons of tomato sauce if you like the tomato flavor but not the texture of tomatoes in your mac and cheese.Noodles – Rotini, ziti, bowtie, or shell noodles can be used instead.Dairy – If you’re trying to stay away from dairy products, you can easily make this recipe dairy-free by opting for dairy-free cream cheese and cheese, as well as opting for non-dairy milks over the heavy cream mentioned in the recipe.You’ll find less fat in that option and save some calories. Meat – If you’re not a fan of ground beef, or you want to go with a healthier option, go for some ground turkey.Sometimes substitutions are necessary because of ingredients that are unavailable or needed for dietary restrictions. While you could go with a yellow or white onion, the sweet diced onions provides the superior flavor. Sweet Onion – This is where so much of the flavor in this recipe comes from.Save yourself the additional time and clean up. Shredded Cheddar Cheese – Again, opt for the pre-shredded cheese at the grocery store.It’s all about making dinner easier so why not? Diced Tomatoes – We opt for pre-diced, canned tomatoes for this.Cream Cheese – Cream cheese makes this recipe super creamy and delicious.Elbow Macaroni – While any noodle option will suffice, elbow macaroni are a classic and what is used in traditional Hamburger Helper and that is why we went with them! We love using this type of noodle in our old-fashioned recipes – like in this macaroni and tomatoes recipe!.Either way, we always suggest draining the excess liquid after cooking the meat. Lean ground beef will yield less grease than 80/20 ground beef. Ground Beef – Keep in mind that the leaner the meat, the less grease you’ll end up with. ![]() Aside from this, the ingredients needed are pretty basic and you might already have them at home! I’ve highlighted a couple of ingredients below with some relevant notes. It’s family-friendly: It is perfect for busy weeknights and a dinner your children will actually eat that the entire family will love.Uses minimal dishes: This one-skillet dinner requires only a chopping board, knife, skillet, bowl, measuring cup, and cooking utensil of your choice.It’s ready fast: This easy homemade hamburger helper recipe comes together in 20 minutes or less. ![]()
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