Macaroni And Cheese Burger Made Easy At Home
Savor the ultimate comfort food with our Macaroni and Cheese Burger recipe, blending juicy beef patties with creamy mac and cheese
Ingredients
For the Mac and Cheese:
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2½ tablespoons butter
- 1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Burgers:
- 1 pound ground beef 80% lean recommended
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
- Butter for toasting buns
- Optional toppings: lettuce leaves sliced onions, pickles, ketchup, mustard
Instructions
Prepare the Mac and Cheese:
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to create a roux; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in milk, cooking until the mixture thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Combine with cooked macaroni; set aside.
Prepare the Burger Patties:
- Season ground beef with salt and pepper; mix gently.
- Divide into 4 equal portions; form patties slightly larger than your buns.
- Grill or pan-fry patties over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.
Assemble the Burgers:
- Butter and toast buns until golden.
- Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun.
- Add a burger patty, followed by a generous scoop of mac and cheese.
- Top with onions, pickles, and condiments as desired.
- Cap with the top half of the bun