I know that might not seem like a lot per serving, especially when you want to eat the whole pan but, trust me, it’s plenty. This cheeseburger macaroni bake recipe makes about 8 (1 1/4 cup) servings. However, if you want to cut calories and fat, you can use light cheese. I use whole-fat shredded cheese because it melts better and is healthier because low-fat cheese is filled with fillers and junk. Also, make sure to check all of the other ingredients to ensure there is no cross-contamination. Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free flour and pasta.However, my family prefers beef in this recipe, so I use lean organic grass-fed beef. I’ve also made this with ground turkey – this brings the saturated fat content way down. For the beef, I used 90% lean organic ground beef. In my experience, the higher quality of the meat, the better your recipe will be.I know it’s easier to purchase bags of shredded cheddar, and I do more often than not, but shredding sharp cheddar fresh brings this dish over the top. Speaking of cheese, if you have time, shred your cheese.Sharp cheddar works perfectly in this recipe but experiment with all of your favorite cheeses.I haven’t made this with vegan cheese, but if you try it, let me know. If you don’t want to use dairy milk, then unsweetened coconut milk works great.I’ve made this with gluten-free pasta before, and it turned out great.You can make this gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta, tapioca flour, and gluten-free spices.I’ve used everything from shells, corkscrew, elbows, fusilli, and bow ties. The pasta will still have a bite to it but, don’t worry, it will cook as it bakes in the sauce. What’s a cheeseburger without cheese? We love sharp cheddar cheese in this recipe for creaminess, and the romano adds a little more cheesy flavor. Shredded cheddar cheese and grated Romano.You can also use unsweetened coconut milk for a dairy-free substitute, and beef broth or any stock will work. To reduce calories, I use 1% milk and chicken stock. This is for making the roux to thicken the sauce for the casserole. Any short pasta will work in this recipe. One of my favorite ingredients when making ground beef recipes to enhance the flavor. These spices add another layer of flavor. Granulated garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper.You can find this spice blend in the grocery stores with other spices. Hamburger spice gives the meat a “hamburger” flavor. I use a lean 90/10 organic ground beef for this recipe. This hamburger casserole is also a great freezer meal to give a new mom. Make on Sunday for dinner during the week or freeze for an easy dinner later on. Make this easy and delicious cheeseburger mac for your next party! You won’t hear any complaints when this cheeseburger macaroni is on the menu! Clean wholesome ingredients are the stars in this classic cheesy casserole recipe. The key to fitting comforting casseroles into your healthy lifestyle is portion control and preparing it with more nutritious ingredients. However, you don’t need to entirely right it off either. Of course, homemade cheeseburger macaroni isn’t the first on the list of recipes we think of when trying to eat healthier clean foods. There’s nothing better than a good old-fashioned mac and cheese when it comes to comfort food! Am I right? Now add some juicy hamburger to it, and OMG, we got cheeseburger macaroni! This macaroni bake is also called ground beef casserole, but whatever it’s called, trust me, you need this healthy comfort food recipe. You’re by no means obligated to use my links but, if you do, thank you for supporting Organize Yourself Skinny. I am an affiliate for Amazon Associates and other brands and earn a small commission on qualifying purchases.
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