Description
This Dill Pickle Cheeseburger Mac is TikTok-famous for a reason—it’s creamy, beefy, tangy, and totally addictive. Imagine all the best parts of a cheeseburger stirred into one skillet: ground beef, melty cheese, elbow pasta, and the briny punch of dill pickles. It’s fast, fun, and delivers serious flavor with every bite.
Ingredients
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
• 2 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup diced dill pickles
• 2 tbsp pickle juice
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Optional: chopped fresh dill or crushed red pepper
Instructions
Brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
Add macaroni and beef broth. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until pasta is tender.
Stir in cream cheese and shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.
Mix in diced pickles and pickle juice. Stir to combine and heat through.
Season to taste, and top with optional dill or red pepper flakes for extra zing.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner