Best California Cheeseburger Skillet Recipes

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CALIFORNIA CHEESEBURGER PASTA CASSEROLE



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It really does taste like a Ca. Cheeseburger! You can skip baking and just serve it staight from the skillet if your short on time. My kids really love it.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb rotini pasta (or similar shaped pasta)
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
3 cups diced tomatoes (about 5-6 small tomatoes)
14 ounces tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups milk
2/3 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 -3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 1/2-2 teaspoons mustard
3/4-1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons oregano
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, DIVIDED (or shredded American cheese, divided)

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta according ton package directions; drain. Do NOT rinse.
  • While pasta is cooking, in a large skillet, brown ground beef with onion. Drain fat.
  • Return beef and onion mixture to hot skillet. Over low-med heat, stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, milk, mayo, ketchup, relish, mustard, pepper, salt, garlic powder, oregano and 2 1/2 cups cheese. Stir and cook until cheese is melted. Add hot cooked pasta and gently mix together.
  • At this point either:.
  • a) sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese; heat through and serve. OR.
  • b) Pour into a 13" x 9" or larger baking dish, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese ans bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 721, Fat 34.8, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 131.6, Sodium 1017.9, Carbohydrate 56.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 9.3, Protein 44

CALIFORNIA CHEESEBURGER MACARONI



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Feel the California love with this yummy cheeseburger mac riff on the west coast drive-through classic.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onions
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 cups milk
1 cup hot water
1 box Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni
2 cups frozen French fries (from 26-oz package), cooked as directed on package
1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
1 medium tomato, diced
1/4 cup dill pickle relish

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions brown; 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, 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.
  • Arrange cooked French fries over mixture in skillet; top with onions. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with tomato and relish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1300 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CHEESEBURGER MACARONI SKILLET



Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet image

This is the ultimate simple and fulfilling dinner that uses items I typically have in my cupboard. It's so easy to prepare and cooking all in one skillet makes it a snap for clean up. -Juli Meyers, Hinesville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
8 ounces uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni
3 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
3/4 cup fat-free milk
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Minced chives

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain., Stir in macaroni, broth, milk, ketchup, steak seasoning, mustard and onion powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Stir in cheese until melted. Sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHEESEBURGER SKILLET DINNER



Cheeseburger Skillet Dinner image

This skillet dinner is doubly quick. The leftovers-if there are any-can be reheated to make a second meal as tasty as the first. -Karen Grimes, Stephens City, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese
1 pound ground turkey or beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown the turkey or beef with the onion; drain. Stir in vegetables, ketchup, water, mustard and garlic powder. Cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Add cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Mix in macaroni and cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 679mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

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