Bacon Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese Recipe – comfort food at its best! Effortless to make with only a few simple ingredients. Uncooked elbow macaroni, evaporated milk, milk, ground beef, bacon, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Montreal steak seasoning, garlic, onion powder, Velveeta, and sharp cheddar cheese. This Crockpot Cheeseburger Macaroni is creamy, cheesy, beefy, and oh-so delicious. Whip this up for a meal the whole family will love!

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Homemade Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni

This Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese is a new favorite at our house. It is super easy to make and is bursting with delicious flavor! Simply brown some ground beef, toss everything in the crockpot, and let it do all the work for you! I made this for dinner last week and the whole family gobbled it up! Even our pickiest eaters! You must add this easy recipe to your menu. It is sure to be a hit!

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How to Make Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese

This dish is easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. In a large skillet, cook lean ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess grease. Place a box of elbow macaroni noodles in the bottom of a 6-qt slow cooker. Top pasta with Velveeta cheese, cooked bacon, and cooked beef. Add evaporated milk, milk, Montreal steak seasoning, garlic, onion powder, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and beef bouillon cube to the pasta mixture. Season with salt and black pepper, if desired. Stir to combine. Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH until the pasta is tender. Stir the pasta with a spatula. Top the pasta with shredded cheddar cheese. Cover the crockpot and cook until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

Can substitute ground turkey for ground beef to reduce the calories.
I add cooked bacon to the casserole. Feel free to omit it.
Do not boil the pasta before adding it to the slow cooker. You are going to use the pasta dry – uncooked.
- I suggest using Barilla elbow macaroni pasta.
- Barilla is a thicker pasta and holds up well in this recipe.
- Can substitute penne or rotini pasta.
Velveeta works great in this recipe because it melts easily and is smooth. If you aren’t a fan of Velveeta you can substitute American cheese from the deli department.
What can I add to the macaroni and cheese? Diced tomatoes, pickles, and freshly chopped onions are delicious.
Can I mix all of the ingredients ahead of time and refrigerate the crockpot before cooking? Yes, with the exception of the pasta. Wait until you take it out of the fridge and are turning the slow cooker on before you add the macaroni.
Please keep in mind that all slow cookers cook differently. An older slow cooker may cook hotter (even on low) than a newer crock pot. Check the pasta at one hour. Stir and test the noodles for doneness. Don’t overcook the pasta as it will get mushy.
If the mac and cheese sauce is too thick, thin it out with some milk or water.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat in the microwave until warm.

plate of macaroni and cheese with green beans and biscuits

What to Serve with Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe

This macaroni and cheese was a HUGE hit! I have actually made this several times over the past few weeks. We just can’t seem to get enough of it. We serve the pasta with some green beans and biscuits. It is equally delicious with a green salad, broccoli, asparagus, carrots, or any vegetable that your family enjoys. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did!

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