Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese Soup: A Comfort Food Delight
This Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese Soup combines the comforting flavors of a classic cheeseburger with the creamy goodness of mac and cheese. It’s a warm, hearty dish perfect for chilly nights or quick weeknight dinners.
- Author: yassine
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium diced onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced American cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Worcestershire sauce to taste
- Paprika (optional)
- Mustard powder (optional)
- Chopped pickles (for topping)
- Diced tomatoes (for topping)
- Crispy bacon bits (for topping)
- In a large pot over medium heat, add 1 pound of ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in 1 medium diced onion and 2 cloves of minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add 1 cup of elbow macaroni to the pot and stir to combine with the beef and onion mixture.
- Pour in 4 cups of beef broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
- Reduce the heat to low. Slowly add 1 cup of whole milk and 1 cup of heavy cream, stirring constantly to avoid curdling.
- Gradually mix in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of diced American cheese until melted and creamy. Stir well to combine.
- Season the soup with salt, pepper, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce for that classic cheeseburger flavor. You can also add a pinch of paprika or mustard powder for an extra kick.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with your favorite cheeseburger toppings like chopped pickles, diced tomatoes, or crispy bacon bits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce. You can also experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.