Cheeseburger Mac

Name: Cheeseburger Mac
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons plus 1½ cups, water, divided; 1 teaspoon, table salt, divided; 1 teaspoon, pepper; 1/2 teaspoon, baking soda; 1 pound, 85 percent lean ground beef; 1 tablespoon, vegetable oil; 8 ounces (2 cups), elbow macaroni; 1 cup, whole milk; 8 ounces, American cheese, chopped (2 cups), divided; 8 ounces, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups), divided; 1/2 cup finely chopped, onion, plus extra for serving; 1/4 cup finely chopped, dill pickles, plus extra for serving; 2 tablespoons, ketchup; 2 tablespoons, yellow mustard; 1 tablespoon, Worcestershire sauce

Main Courses
Pasta
Cheese
Beef

By Mark Huxsoll ･ Appears in Cook's Country April/May 2021

A perfect marriage on the stovetop.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 1 hour

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