Instant Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe ⋆ by Pink (2024)

Instant Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe is an awesome almost effortless, homemade hamburger helper.

It’s one kid approved recipe that we make all the time.

The taste of this quick and easy meal makes it seem like you slaved over this meal all day. And I myself, being that I am often dramatic would pretend to have spent hours on it.

If your family likes hamburger helper in the box then you will love this homemade version. You will never go back to that boxed stuff!

And, I love to switch it up a bit. Take away half the garlic powder and sub in onion powder snd even add some salt and pepper to taste.

My family loved this recipe, I promise it is way better than the Hamburger Helper boxed version.

Instant Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe

Amazon has this cool little ground beef chopper that crumbled the meat perfectly for this meal.

I actually bought it a few months back and never used it, but it crumbled the meat just right.

I wish I would have found this handy gadget a lot sooner. Because it is something I now use every single time I am cooking ground meat.

How do you make homemade cheeseburger macaroni from scratch (see stovetop instructions in the notes)

I can not tell you enough how amazing this Instant Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni Hamburger Helper was.

The hot sauce added tremendously to the flavors without making it too spicy. My youngest doesn't really like spicy foods, but she loved this.

And although I like the flavor the chicken broth gives, you can also switch it out for beef broth, you can even switch the ground beef out for ground turkey or chicken. The recipe is the recipe of all ground beef recipes, trust me.

What Do You Eat With Instant POt CHeeseburger Macaroni?

To clarify, Instant Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni is the perfect stand-alone recipe. But, in short, you can pair it with garlic bread if you want to have a little something more with it.

This was one of my favorite childhood comfort foods and has become a fast adult favorite. We would eat the Cheeseburger Mac style that had a lot of flavoring to it. And then we would sprinkle with grated cheese.

Hamburger Helper was a staple in our home, and I get it. Being a busy parent you don't always have time to cook. And Instant Pot Hamburger helper is fast to make and easy, so I totally get it now being a mom and realizing how hard parenting can be.

So, creating a homemade version just fit my lifestyle when I was introduced to the Instant Pot. It tastes very similar to the box, only it is better because I know exactly what goes into the recipe!

Sometimes boxed mixes give you that over-processed flavors, and with this, you get fresh ingredient tastes. And I can assure you, that you will never want to touch that boxed stuff again.

Firstly, the Instant Pot does all the work. So, no more standing over the stove watching and waiting for it to bring to a boil like directed on the back of the box.

Instant Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe

We really don't know how we got through life before the Instant Pot. It has been a lifesaver on many occasions, no more standing over a large skillet over medium high heat for 30 minutes or more, having to reduce heat for it to simmer. Just a few steps and this dish is ready to go.

I rarely have time to cook, but with this thing, I am cooking daily and sometimes more than 1 meal in a single day.

If you want more kid-approved recipes, check out 21 Kid Approved Instant Pot Recipes.

I know for me my kids always were a little on the pickey side, so having a little help with approved recipes your kids won't turn their noses up to, is a must try.

Cheeseburger Macaroni

You will look and be tempted to double the recipe. DON'T! This recipe makes a ton, I have also seen comments on the amount of cheddar cheese, it is not so much that it is overbearing.

Meanwhile, you are welcome to cut down on the cheese if you prefer. You can add about half and do a quick taste test and add more if you think your family can handle more, in the home we love cheese. I find it is the perfect amount of cheese, but you can always do less and add more after if you feel it isn't cheesy enough.

How do you make Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni?

So, if you know of someone who loves hamburger helper, but hates to bring to a boil on water for the pasta, then this homemade version is just for them. The Instant Pot does the work for you pretty much, with minimal steps on your end.

To me it is just as easy, if not easier than the boxed Hamburger helper out on the market, and it tastes a lot better.

Some of my favorites instant pot recipes are the ground beef recipes because that is what our family likes the most.

Cheeseburger Mac

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Helpful tools for this recipe:

Instant Pot

Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper Meat Chopper

Yield: 12

Instant Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Instant Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni is a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 16 oz elbow macaroni, dry
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Franks Red Hot
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
• 28 oz can diced tomato
• 2 tablespoon tomato paste
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 16 oz shredded sharp cheddar

Instructions

1. Press saute and add ground beef, parsley, oregano, and garlic.
2. Cook until no longer pink and also crumbling.
3. Add all other ingredients except cheese, give it a good stir.
4. Put on, lock lid and close valve.
5. Press manual, cook 4 minutes on high and QR
6. Stir in the cheese allow to melt and serve.

Notes

For stovetop, brown ground beef, parsley, oregano, and garlic, set aside and cook noodles al dente.

Combine meat, noodles and remaining ingredients cooking on low until cheese is melted nad combined.

Recommended Products

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  Instant Pot Sealing Ring Clear, 5 or 6 Quart

Nutrition Information

Yield

12

Serving Size

1
Amount Per ServingCalories 320Total Fat 18gSaturated Fat 9gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 72mgSodium 492mgCarbohydrates 16gFiber 2gSugar 3gProtein 23g

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