Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet
Easy, creamy, cheeseburger macaroni skillet meal is a huge crowd-pleaser!
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground turkey (substitute ground beef or chicken, if desired)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 boxes macaroni and cheese
- 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and ground turkey. Break up the turkey and cook until browned.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil and add the two boxes of macaroni and cheese, setting aside the cheese packets. Cook according to package directions.
- Add the can of diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the ground turkey and stir until combined and bubbling.
- Drain the macaroni pasta and set aside. Add the two cheese packets to the ground meat mixture and stir until well-combined. (NOTE: if your box of macaroni calls for milk or water, do not add as the liquid from the turkey and tomatoes should be sufficient to incorporate the cheese).
- Add the drained macaroni pasta to the skillet and combine everything well. Taste it and add more salt or pepper, to taste.
- At this point, if your cheeseburger macaroni skillet seems too dry for your liking, add a splash of milk or water to loosen.