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Macaroni Hamburger and Three Cheeses

Hamburger Macaroni and Three Cheeses contains elbow macaroni, ground hamburger meat (or use ground turkey) and three different types of cheese.  A "surprise" ingredient makes it creamy, cheesy and delicious. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef or ground chuck ground chuck or ground turkey
  • 1 box (8 ounces) elbow macroni
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted not margarine
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 1 8-ounce package, shredded, mild or medium
  • 2 cups low-moisture mozzarella/provolone cheese, shredded 1 16-ounce package has 4 cups
  • 2 cups buttermilk use whole or fat free
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon garic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika use regular or smoked
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated or shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Prepare elbow macaroni according to instructions on package. Cook only until al dente (firm). Drain. Set aside.
  • While elbow macaroni is boiling, prepare ground beef (ground chuck or ground turkey). In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook meat until all of it is brown. Thoroughly drain on paper towels. Set aside.
  • Evenly coat a 9 x 9 deep baking dish baking dish with 2 tablespoons of melted butter (will use remaining 2 tablespoons later).
  • Pour in drained elbow macaroni. Top with 1/2 of cooked meat and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella/provolone cheese.
  • Top with remaining cooked meat and remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of shredded low-moisture mozzarella/provolone cheese. Set aside.
  • Pour buttermilk into a medium-sized bowl. Add salt and black pepper (to taste), garlic powder, onion powder, paprika (smoked or regular), 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Stir until well combined.
  • Pour mixture in center of baking dish. It will spread out evenly as you pour. Cover with foil.
  • Reduce oven to 375. Bake 12-15 minutes OR until cheese is bubbly. Remove foil. Place under broiler until cheese is lightly browned (optional).
  • Lightly sprinkle each hot serving with grated or shredded Parmesan cheese.