Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe

Per other comments, I reduced the liquid to 2 cups, and the consistency was perfect. It may be a personal preference, but I felt like the pasta:meat ratio was off. Next time, I'll add more pasta, in which case I will leave the liquid at 3 cups. Also, I was out of cheddar cheese, so I used the Monterey Jack I had on hand, and it was delicious! 😋

I had to add a bunch of extra spices. Also I doubled the recipe but seeing the comments about extra liquid and kept it at 3 cups which was perfect. I won't make this again though because it needed so much extra help to just be "ok".

I doubled the recipe and used protein pasta! Way better than the box!

Used taco seasoning for the chili powder and added Worcestershire sauce

J'ai mis une canne de pâte de tomate au complet et c'était très bon

I tripled but only doubled the broth and it was still soupy. Everyone thought it lacked flavor and I even put extra spices in.

Easy, would make again

Added pepper made spice.

This is a tasty and easy dinner or lunch item!

I've made this several times now and it comes together super quickly. I use half the cheese (mild cheddar instead) and add a bit of cayenne for some spice. I think the "too bland" reviews didn't salt it at the end -- it definitely needs a good bit, more than just a pinch or two (I wish a recommended amount had been given in the recipe instead of just "to taste").

Added tomatoes to mine and boiled the pasta, then mixed

It was good overall I used my own seasonings when made it. My family liked it and would make again.

Very bland. I went heavy on the garlic powder and chili powder to make it taste better…also added onion powder.

Overall, my family enjoyed it. Although, it was slightly bland. Like it was missing a little something. I might increase the garlic powder next time or add onion powder as well. We'll be making it again.

I tripled the recipe for my huge family and it turned out great! Added a little cumin and extra garlic.

Ewww, oh God no! No flavor and a waste of food. Never again!

Was good but I had to add more seasoning to like it. It was a little bland but good enough if you only have a few ingredients in the house and you wanna make a meal. I would only make it if I didn’t have many choices..

Really good. Whole family went back for seconds. Will make again, super easy ETA: made again with a few additions/subs. Subbed A1 for tomato paste (I was out and improvised). Added a can of corn and a can of cut green beans (both drained) when I added beef broth. Let it come to a boil before adding noodles and followed directions otherwise. Family still went back for seconds. I’ll have to double this recipe for leftovers, they love both versions that much.

Better then the box 😂

Added 1/3 cup more noodles. Added 2 chopped up tomatoes, 1 chopped up pepper

This was perfect. Simple recipe that is so tasty. I ran out of tomato paste so I had to use a bunch of ketchup instead (like double the amount of tomato paste called for), and it was still delicious. One pan dinner, no need to boil pasta beforehand, such a winning recipe. Also, add hot sauce when you eat it, it takes it to the next level.

Made a larger portion, Bout 8 cups of broths to more noodles

This came out great! Only mods were ground Turkey instead of beef and no salt chicken broth 2 cups and 1 cup water. I shredded cheddar from block and seasoning in addition to garlic powder and chili powder was adding kosher salt at end 1/2 tsp

A little salty. Husband said the cheddar was a little overpowering. I will use less cheese next time. Also had to put milk and cook a little because it was stringy

Oops added too much cheese, but still delicious. Super easy to make too. I threw in jalapeños for extra kick.

I liked this the first day, and loved it the 2nd day! Next time, I’ll make it the day before we plan to eat it. It’s a meal prepper’s dream!

Make with lactose free cheese for the best alternative to the classic hamburger helper!

So good and easy, easy, easy. I'd definitely say shredding your own cheese is the way to go, don't do preshredded packaged cheese.