{"id":50275,"date":"2023-07-24T11:57:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T15:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/?p=50275"},"modified":"2025-10-08T16:47:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T20:47:10","slug":"homemade-hamburger-helper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/homemade-hamburger-helper\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Hamburger Helper"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Homemade Hamburger Helper has all the nostalgic flavors, but with a lusciously creamy homemade cheese sauce! Bonus: It’s still an easy one-pot meal, ready in about 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jorge and I have very fond memories of hamburger helper, as the boxed kind was one of our staple dinners when we first got married. We quickly figured out we could make it taste so much better by making it from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Made with heavy cream and real cheddar cheese, every bite features tender pasta and savory ground beef smothered in a rich and cheesy sauce. It’s the perfect family-approved weeknight dinner!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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“We loved this homemade hamburger helper recipe – it’s SO rich and creamy! I used ground turkey and it was still delicious. Next time, I’ll add some hidden veggies (picky toddler at the table) like diced bell peppers or grated carrots. One pot meals are always a hit here, will definitely be making it again soon.” \u2014 Haley, busy mom of two and passionate home cook and baker.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Find the full printable recipe<\/a> with specific measurements below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n