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Fettucine Alfredo
Stir together in 2½-quart microwavable casserole or bowl: uncooked pasta, sauce mix, 2¾ cups boiling water, 1 cup milk, ½ stick (or ¼ cup) butter or margarine and 1 can (6 oz.) tuna, drained.
Microwave uncovered on High 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until pasta is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands). Dish will be hot.
High Altitude (3500 - 6500 ft.): No change.
Creamy Pasta
Stir together in 2½-quart microwavable casserole or bowl: 3 cups boiling water, 1 cup milk, 3 tbsp. margarine or butter, uncooked pasta, sauce mix and 1 can (6 oz.) tuna, drained.
Microwave uncovered on High 10 to 14 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until pasta is tender. (Sauce will thicken as it stands.) Dish will be hot.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft.): Increase microwave time to 12-16 min.
Creamy Parmesan
Stir together in 2½-quart microwavable casserole or bowl; uncooked pasta, sauce mix, 3 cups boiling water, ½ cup milk, 2 tbsp. margarine or butter and 1 can (6 oz.) tuna, drained.
Microwave uncovered on High 7 to 11 minutes, stirring after 7 minutes, until pasta is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands). Dish will be hot.
Sprinkle with topping.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft.): Increase boiling water to 3¼ cups.
Tetrazzini (Tuna Tetrazzini)
Stir together in 2½-quart microwavable casserole or bowl: uncooked spaghetti, sauce mix, 3 cups boiling water, 1/3 cup milk, 3 tbsp. butter or margarine and 1 can (6 oz.) tuna, drained.
Microwave uncovered on High 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until pasta is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands). Dish will be hot.
High Altitude (3500 - 6500 ft.): Increase boiling water to 3¼ cups and microwave time to 12-17 min.
Tuna Melt
Stir together in 2½-quart microwavable casserole or bowl: uncooked pasta, sauce mix, 2½ cups boiling water, 1 cup milk, 3 tbsp. margarine or butter and 1 can (6 oz.) tuna, drained.
Microwave uncovered on high 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until pasta is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands). Dish will be hot. Meanwhile stir ¼ cup milk and topping mix in bowl 30 seconds, set aside.
Stir tuna mixture, pour topping over tuna mixture. (If topping is too thick to pour, stir in an additional ½ to 1 tsp. milk).
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft.): Increase boiling water to 2¾ cups and microwave time to 12-17 min.
Hamburger Helper Cheesy Favorites
Cheeseburger Macaroni
Crumble 1 pound lean ground beef into 2½-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up beef after 3 minutes, until brown; drain.
Stir in Sauce Mix, 2 cups boiling water, 1½ cups milk and uncooked Pasta.
Microwave uncovered on High 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until pasta is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands). Dish will be hot.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft.): Increase last microwave time to 12-17 min.
Double Cheeseburger Macaroni
Crumble 1 lb. lean ground beef into 2½-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up beef after 3 minutes, until brown; drain.
Stir in Sauce Mix, 1½ cups boiling water, 1¾ cups milk and uncooked Pasta.
Microwave uncovered on High 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until pasta is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands). Dish will be hot.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft.): Increase boiling water to 2 cups and last microwave time to 13-18 min.
Three Cheese
Crumble 1 pound lean ground beef into 2½-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up beef after 3 minutes, until brown; drain.
Stir in sauce mix, 2 cups boiling water, 1¼ cups milk and uncooked Pasta. Microwave uncovered on High 12 to 17 minutes, stirring every 6 minutes, until pasta is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands). Dish will be hot.
Cheddar Cheese Melt
Crumble 1 pound lean ground beef into 2½-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up beef after 3 minutes, until brown; drain.
Stir in sauce mix, 21/3 cups boiling water, ½ cup milk and uncooked Pasta.
Microwave uncovered on High 8 to 12 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes, until pasta is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands). Dish will be hot.
Meanwhile, stir 1/3 cup milk and Topping mix in bowl for 30 seconds. Pour topping over beef mixture (If topping is too thick to pour, stir in an additional ½ to 1 teaspoon milk).
Chili Cheese
Crumble 1 lb. lean ground beef into 2½-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up beef after 3 minutes, until brown; drain.
Stir in Sauce Mix, 2¼ cups boiling water, 1 cup milk, and uncooked pasta.
Microwave uncovered on High 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until pasta is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands). Dish will be hot.
Philly Cheesesteak
Crumble 1 lb. lean ground beef into 2½-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up beef after 3 minutes, until brown; drain.
Stir in sauce mix, 2 cups boiling water, ¾ cup milk and uncooked pasta.
Microwave uncovered on High 10 to 14 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until pasta is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands). Dish will be hot.
Sprinkle with topping.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft.): Increase boiling water to 2¼ cups and last microwave time to 12-16 min.
Cheesy Jambalaya
Crumble 1 lb. lean ground beef into 2½ quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up beef after 3 minutes, until brown; drain.
Stir in sauce mix, 1¾ cups boiling* water, 12/3 cups milk and uncooked pasta. Microwave uncovered on High 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until pasta is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands). Dish will be hot.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft.): Increase last microwave time to 15-20 min.
Hamburger Helper Italian Favorites
Lasagna
Crumble 1 lb. lean ground beef into 2½-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up beef after 3 minutes, until brown; drain.
Stir in Sauce Mix, 3¼ cups hot water and uncooked Pasta.
Microwave uncovered on High 12 to 18 minutes, stirring every 6 minutes, until pasta is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands). Dish will be hot.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft.): Increase hot water to 3 3/4 cups.
Four Cheese Lasagna
Crumble 1 lb. lean ground beef into 2½-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up beef after 3 minutes, until brown; drain.
Stir in sauce mix, 2½ cups boiling water, 1 cup milk and uncooked pasta.
Microwave uncovered on High 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until pasta is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands). Dish will be hot.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft.): Increase boiling water to 2¾ cups and last microwave time to 16 to 20 min.
Spaghetti
Crumble 1 lb. lean ground beef into 2½-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up beef after 3 minutes, until brown; drain.
Stir in 3¾ cups boiling water, uncooked spaghetti and sauce mix.
Microwave uncovered on High 12 to 16 minutes, stirring every 6 minutes, until spaghetti is tender. (Sauce will thicken as it stands.) Dish will be hot.
High Altitude (3500 - 6500 ft.): Increase boiling water to 4 cups and last microwave time to 14-18 min.
Cheesy Italian Shells
Crumble 1 lb. lean ground beef into 2½-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on high 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up beef after 3 minutes, until brown; drain.
Stir in sauce mix, 3½ cups boiling water and uncooked pasta.
Microwave uncovered on high 14 to 18 minutes, stirring every 7 minutes, until pasta is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands). Dish will be hot. Meanwhile, stir ¼ cup milk and topping mix in bowl 30 seconds; set aside. Pour topping (If topping is too thick to pour, stir in an additional 1 to 2 tablespoon milk) over beef mixture.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft.): Increase boiling water to 3¾ cups and last microwave time to 18-22 minutes.
Tomato Basil Penne
Crumble 1 lb. lean ground beef into 2½-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up beef after 3 minutes, until brown; drain.
Stir in Sauce Mix, 3 cups (guessing here - please leave a comment below if you know the correct amount) boiling water and uncooked Pasta.
Microwave uncovered on High 12 to 17 minutes, stirring every 6 minutes, until pasta is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands). Dish will be hot.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft.): Increase boiling water to 4 cups and last microwave time to 18-22 min.
Hamburger Helper Mexican Favorites
Double Cheese Quesadilla (Double Cheesy Quesadilla)
Crumble 1 lb. lean ground beef into 2½-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up beef after 3 minutes, until brown; drain.
Stir in sauce mix, 2 cups boiling water, 1 cup milk and uncooked rice. Microwave uncovered on High 8 to 12 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes, until rice is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands). Dish will be hot. Meanwhile, stir ¼ cup milk and cheese topping mix in bowl 30 seconds; set aside. Remove from microwave. Pour cheese topping over beef mixture. (If topping is too thick to pour, stir in an additional 1 to 2 teaspoons milk.)
High Altitude (3500 - 6500 ft): Increase boiling water to 2½ cups and last microwave time to 12-16 minutes.
Cheesy Enchilada
Crumble 1 lb. lean ground beef into 2½-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on high 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up beef after 3 minutes, until brown; drain.
Stir in sauce mix, 3 cups boiling water, ¾ cup milk and uncooked rice.
Microwave uncovered on High 10 minutes; stir. Microwave 10 to 15 minutes longer, stirring every 5 minutes, until rice is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands). Dish will be hot. Meanwhile, stir 3 tbsp milk and topping mix in bowl 30 seconds.
Pour topping over beef mixture. If topping is too thick to pour, stir in an additional ½ to 1 tsp. milk.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft.): Increase boiling water to 3¾ cups and last microwave time to 20-25 minutes.
Crunchy Taco
Crumble 1 lb. lean ground beef into 2½-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on high 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up beef after 3 minutes, until brown; drain.
Stir in sauce mix, 2½ cups boiling water and uncooked rice.
Microwave uncovered on high 8 to 12 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes, until rice is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands). Dish will be hot. Meanwhile, stir ¼ cup milk and cheese topping mix in bowl 30 seconds; set aside.
Remove from microwave. Sprinkle corn chips over top. Pour cheese topping (If topping is too thick to pour, stir in an additional 1 to 2 tablespoon milk) over corn chips.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft.): Increase boiling water to 2¾ cups and last microwave time to 12-16 minutes.
Beef Taco
Crumble 1 lb lean ground beef into 2 1/2 quart microwaveable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up beef after 3 minutes, until brown. Drain.
Stir in sauce mix, 3 1/4 cups boiling water and uncooked pasta.
Microwave uncovered on high 8 to 12 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes, until pasta is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands) Dish will be hot. Meanwhile, stir 1/4 cup of milk and topping mix in bowl 30 seconds. Set aside.
Pour topping over beef mixture
Cheesy Nacho
Crumble 1 pound lean ground beef into 2½-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up beef after 3 minutes, until brown; drain.
Stir in sauce mix, 2¼ cups boiling water, ½ cup milk and uncooked Pasta. Microwave uncovered on High 12 to 17 minutes, stirring every 6 minutes, until pasta is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands). Dish will be hot.
Chili Macaroni
Crumble 1 lb. lean ground beef into 2½-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up beef after 3 minutes, until brown. Drain.
Stir in sauce mix, 3¾ cups boiling water and uncooked pasta.
Microwave uncovered on High 12 to 16 minutes, until pasta is tender. (Sauce will thicken as it stands.) Dish will be hot.
High Altitude (3500 - 6500 ft.): Increase last microwave time to 16-20 min.
Hamburger Helper Homestyle Favorites
Creamy Stroganoff
Crumble 1 lb. lean ground beef into 2½-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up beef after 3 minutes, until brown; drain.
Stir in Sauce Mix, 1 cup hot water, 2 cups milk and uncooked Pasta.
Microwave uncovered on High 14 to 21 minutes, stirring every 7 minutes, until pasta is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands). Dish will be hot.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft.): Increase hot water to 1¾ cups.
Beef Pasta
Crumble 1 lb. lean ground beef into 2½-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up beef after 3 minutes, until brown; drain.
Stir in Sauce Mix, 2½ cups hot water, 1 cup milk and uncooked Pasta.
Microwave uncovered on High 12 to 18 minutes, stirring every 6 minutes, until pasta is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands). Dish will be hot. For a more brothlike sauce, increase hot water to 3¼ cups and omit milk.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft.): Increase hot water to 2¾ cups. For brothlike sauce, increase hot water to 4 cups and omit milk.
Salisbury (Homestyle Salisbury)
Crumble 1 lb. lean ground beef into 2½-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on high 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up beef after 3 minutes, until brown; drain.
Stir in sauce mix, 3½ cups boiling water and uncooked pasta.
Microwave uncovered on high 10 to 15 minutes, until pasta is tender (sauce will thicken as it stands). Dish will be hot.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft.): Increase last microwave time to 13-15 minutes.
Potatoes Stroganoff (Potato Stroganoff)
Crumble 1 lb. lean ground beef into 3-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up beef after 3 minutes, until brown; drain.
Stir in sauce mix, 2½ cups boiling water, 1¼ cups milk and uncooked potatoes.
Microwave uncovered on High 14 to 21 minutes, stirring every 7 minutes, until potatoes are tender (sauce will thicken as it stands). Dish will be hot. High Altitude (3500-6500 ft.): Increase last microwave time to 16-23 min.