Homemade Hamburger Helper
This is another one of those dishes that I started making for my daughter when she was a baby and decided to try it myself. Now it's one of our family's favorites!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
- 1 lb of ground turkey or ground beef
- 2 cups of whole wheat or regular macaroni elbow or rotini pasta
- 2 cups of milk
- 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese. I use extra sharp, sharp , mild or a combination
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Boil pasta according to package in a large pot.
While pasta is boiling, in another pot steam vegetables until tender and set aside.
Add the meat to a skillet, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, and cook until brown. Drain the meat and set aside.
Drain pasta, then transfer back into the pot it was cooked in.
Slowly add butter, milk, ground meat and cheese to the pot and stir on low heat.
Once the cheese starts to melt, fold in the vegetables if you decide to add them.
Mix well and serve.