This Elevated Cheesy Hamburger Helper is the answer to the “What's for dinner?” question you have probably already gotten more times than you can count this afternoon! It is quick, easy and budget friendly. And that is exactly what every crazy busy mama needs!
Okay mama, let’s just call it what it is… some days are plain HARD.
The kind of hard where you’re running on fumes, the laundry is never-ending, the kids are wild, and you’ve reheated your coffee three times and still never took a sip. You know those days? Yeah, I’ve had plenty of them too.
That’s why I had to share this Elevated Cheesy Hamburger Helper with you. Because when life feels like one big balancing act, you need something easy, comforting, and kid-approved to put on the table without completely draining what little energy you’ve got left. And this meal? It’s all of that and more. It’s like the Hamburger Helper we all grew up with got a little glow-up to satisfy for your grown-up taste buds. 😉
Now mama, if you’re reading this in the middle of one of those hard days—the kind where it feels like everything is just a little too much—I want you to pause for just a second. Take a breath. Maybe even sneak a bite of chocolate from your secret stash (you know the one you thought you hid well but your kids somehow keep finding; or take some from the halloween stash you have been telling your kids is gone). And remind yourself of this: You are doing better than you think.
I know these days are more than just tiring. They’re the kind of days that wear on your soul a little. I’ve had them, especially since my husband, Quintin, passed unexpectedly. Some days it takes everything in me to just show up for my family. But in those moments, I’ve learned to lean on the Lord, ask Him to carry what I can’t, and trust that He’ll fill in the gaps where I fall short.
And you know what is crazy? He hasn't let me down one single time! He always shows up. Let me say that a little louder for the people in the back HE ALWAYS SHOWS UP! Even when dinner is just boxed pasta and ground beef with a little extra love & cheese.
So friend, if you need a quick win today, let it be this: Elevated Cheesy Hamburger Helper. Just trust me, it is easy, it’s delicious, and it will bring everyone to the table smiling. No drive-thru, no delivery. Just real food, made with love, even on the hardest days.
So what’s for dinner tonight? Come to my kitchen and let's get cooking!
Elevated Hamburger Helper — because you deserve something easy and amazing. 💛
Ingredients for Elevated Cheesy Hamburger Helper
How to make Elevated Cheesy Hamburger Helper: ingredients you need!
Box of Lasagna Hamburger Helper
1 Lb of ground beef
1 1/4 cups Milk
1 1/4 cups Heavy Whipping cream
1 can fire roasted tomatoes
2 Tbsp cream cheese
2-3 spoonfuls of cottage cheese
½ cup cottage cheese
1/2 – 1 cup of provolone or mozzarella cheese
Elevated Cheesy Hamburger Helper Video Tutorial
For those of you who would love a visual step-by-step tutorial here is one for you!
How to Make Elevated Cheesy Hamburger Helper
How to make Elevated Cheesy Hamburger Helper : a step by step guide
Make per box instructions (except the milk: see next step)
Instead of all milk as box states use half milk & half heavy Whipping Cream
Add 1 can fire roasted tomatoes
2 Tbsp of cream cheese
Cover and let cook about 10 mins until noodles are cooked
At the end add cottage cheese & stir
Top with 1/2 – 1 cup of provolone or mozzarella cheese.
Elevated Cheesy Hamburger Helper: SIDE IDEA
This would be so yummy with my Broccoli Cauliflower Salad!
Crazy Busy Mama Tip
When you are browning your ground beef, go ahead and brown an extra pound and stick it in the freezer for your next taco night!
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Elevated Hamburger Helper
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box Lasagna Hamburger Helper
- 1 Lb of ground beef
- 1 ¼ cups Milk
- 1 ¼ cups Heavy Whipping cream
- 1 can fire roasted tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp cream cheese
- 2-3 spoonfuls cottage cheese
- 1/2 – 1 cup of provolone or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Make per box instructions (SEE NEXT STEP)
- Instead of all milk as box states use half milk & half heavy Whipping Cream
- Add 1 can fire roasted tomatoes
- Add cream cheese
- Cover and let cook about 10 mins until noodles are cooked
- At the end add cottage cheese & stir
- Top with provolone or mozzarella cheese
Video
Notes
Nutrition
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