One-Pan Cheeseburger Macaroni

Ingredients

• 1 lbground beef
• 1 tsponion powder
• 8 ozelbow macaroni
• 2 cupmilk
• 1½ cupcheddar cheese, shredded
• salt
• black pepper

Method

1. Brown the beef in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up, until no pink remains, about 6 minutes. Spoon off most of the fat.

2. Stir in the onion powder, 1 tsp salt and plenty of pepper.

3. Add the macaroni, milk and 1 1/2 cups water and bring to a simmer, stirring.

4. Cover, lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring every few minutes so nothing sticks, until the pasta is tender and the liquid is thick and creamy.

   ⏱ 13 min

5. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the cheddar until melted and smooth. Let it sit for 2 minutes to thicken, then serve.