Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food mashup with this Macaroni and Cheese Waffle Cheeseburger recipe. Cheesy macaroni waffles serve as the buns for juicy beef patties topped with more melted cheese, creating a decadent and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For Macaroni and Cheese Waffles:
- 3 cups prepared macaroni and cheese (thick and creamy)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For Burger:
- 1 lb ground beef (divided into 4 patties)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for cooking burgers)
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup, mustard
Instructions
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat a waffle iron and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare Waffle Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled macaroni and cheese, eggs, and shredded cheddar cheese until well mixed. Cook in waffle iron until golden and crisp.
- Cook Beef Patties: Season ground beef patties with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet or grill pan until desired doneness. Top with cheddar cheese to melt.
- Assemble Burgers: Sandwich each beef patty between two macaroni and cheese waffles. Add desired toppings and serve.
Notes
- For extra crisp waffles, let the macaroni and cheese cool completely before mixing with eggs.
- Use a Belgian waffle maker for thicker, crispier waffles.
- Serve with a side salad or pickle to balance the richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
