Cheeseburger Macaroni

Cheeseburger Macaroni is a hearty, one-pot comfort food that combines ground beef, elbow macaroni, and a creamy cheese sauce, often with tomatoes. It's a popular American dish, frequently made as a quick weeknight meal or a boxed mix like Hamburger Helper. The dish is essentially a simplified, cheesy version of a cheeseburger in pasta form.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the pasta, fat from the beef and cheese, and provides a good amount of protein. A single serving generally ranges from 400 to 600 calories, depending on the recipe and portion size.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	410 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	34 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	980 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Iron	3.2 mg
Calcium	250 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	4 mg
Niacin (B3)	5.5 mg
Vitamin B12	1.5 mcg
Phosphorus	280 mg

Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Cheeseburger Macaroni is a quintessential example of American 'comfort food' and the convenience-focused cooking of the mid-20th century. Its unique appeal lies in its nostalgic, satisfying flavor profile that merges two beloved foods—burgers and mac & cheese—into one easy, family-friendly meal.