# Cheesy Homemade Hamburger Helper

This cheesy hamburger helper is one of my go-to recipes on busy weeknights.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 5 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1.5 pound hamburger meat
- 0.5 unit diced yellow onion
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 small can tomato sauce
- 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 2 cups elbow pasta

## Instructions

1. Throw 1.5 pounds of hamburger meat into a large skillet.
2. Add 1/2 a diced yellow onion.
3. Season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
4. Once the hamburger meat is fully cooked, throw in some minced garlic and let it sauté for about 30 seconds.
5. Cut the heat, drain all the grease, and throw in a small can of tomato sauce, combining it really well.
6. Add 1/2 a cup of heavy whipping cream and about 2 cups of shredded cheese.
7. Then, throw in 2 cups of drained elbow pasta and mix until well combined.

## Equipment

- large skillet

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@cookingwithkatiecross/video/7390151975213468959
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d7f88593-9477-43c0-be6a-cff5454b2075
- Extracted: 2025-01-16

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