Hamburger Helper, Double Cheeseburger Macaroni, 6.0 oz (2024)

FAQs

How to make Hamburger Helper double cheeseburger macaroni better? ›

Add Your Own Twist! Into yummy bacon deliciousness? Just before serving, stir in chopped cooked bacon and diced tomatoes, and for unexpected zest, chopped pickles. DRY MEAL MIX: America's favorite Hamburger Helper in a double cheeseburger macaroni entrée, blending pasta and cheesy sauce.

There are 310 calories in 1 cup prepared (34 g) of Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper - Double Cheeseburger Macaroni. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.

To make it more nutritious: feel free to throw in shredded zucchini, sauteed chopped red bell pepper, or mushrooms or a few cups of chopped spinach! My kids usually never know that it's in there. Spice it up: if you'd like you can add some red pepper flakes on top.

We don't recommend preparing more than two boxes at a time. To make two boxes, follow the range top directions, but use double the amount of added ingredients listed in the directions for one box (margarine and water, for example).

Hamburger Helper Reformulates Its Box Meals

But faster cooking time isn't the only big change in Hamburger Helper. The company also adjusted sauces, pasta, and flavor ingredients based on consumer feedback. You can expect robust herbs, spices, and flavors in the entire product lineup.

High-end consumers are shifting toward fresher items with fewer processed ingredients while cost-conscious shoppers are buying inexpensive store brands. The makers of staples including Chef Boyardee canned pasta and Hamburger Helper meal kits failed to spot the threat and didn't innovate in time.

Milk adds a creamy texure and lends its flavor to the sauce in Hamburger Helper. You may not enjoy the results made with only water. Betty's Emrgency Substitutions page suggests a substitution for a cup of milk: 1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup water; or nonfat dry milk prepared as directed on package.

What happens if you don't have enough milk for Hamburger Helper? ›

To ensure flavor satisfaction, try a select milk substitute on a small sample batch of your meal in order to test for the overall flavor. Coconut milk and cream has a thicker consistency than most plant-based milks and is recommended as the best milk substitute for Hamburger Helper meals.

If your Hamburger Helper is too runny or juicy, the best way to thicken it up is to put the lid on the pan and let the mixture steam for at least five minutes. The macaroni will continue to absorb the liquid and the mixture will become thicker. If it always seems too thin, reduce the amount of liquid added.

Letting the cup sit for a minute or so lets the cheese gel and makes your microwaveable mac and cheese taste so much better. Plus, it allows it to cool off a little bit so you don't burn all the skin off of the inside of your mouth.

The best side dishes to serve with Hamburger Helper are mac and cheese, tater tots, blooming onion, zucchini noodles, baked ziti, bacon-wrapped asparagus, garlic bread, green beans, roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potato fries, coleslaw, cheddar biscuits, corn on the cob, wedge salad, and hush puppies.

Add Cream Cheese

Most boxes will instruct you to boil the pasta, then drain and add butter, milk, and cheese powder to the pot, mixing well to form a sauce. To make your mac extra creamy and rich, stir in a tablespoon or two of cream cheese into your cheese sauce. You'll thank us later.

Turn this flavor up even more! Add chopped onions to beef just before simmering. Stir in cooked mixed vegetables before serving.