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Create something special your family will love! Make 1 box of your favorite HamburgerHelper® as directed--except stir in one of the Easy Additions 5 minutes before endof simmer time. Top with one of the Toppings just before serving.

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Bacon Cheeseburger
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Chicken Helper®

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada
Chicken Fried Rice
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Tuna Helper®

Cheesy Pasta
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Creamy Parmesan
Creamy Pasta
Fettuccine Alfredo
Tetrazzini
Tuna Melt

Creative Additions for Hamburger Helper®

Hamburger Helper® Bacon Cheeseburger

Easy Additions • 1/2 cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa • 1 jar (2.5 or 4.5 oz) Green Giant® sliced mushrooms, drained • 1 box (9 oz) Green Giant® frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain Hamburger Helper® Beef Fried Rice	Toppings • 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons) • 1 large tomato, sliced • 1/2 can (1 3/4-oz size) shoestring potatoes
Easy Additions • 1 cup Green Giant® frozen sweet peas, thawed • 1 cup chopped red cabbage • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper Hamburger Helper® Beef Pasta	Toppings • 1/4 cup sliced green onions • 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Easy Additions • 1/2 cup sour cream • 1 cup Green Giant® frozen cut green beans, thawed, drained • 1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained Hamburger Helper® Cheddar Cheese Melt	Toppings • 1/2 cup sliced almonds • 1/2 can (2.8-oz size) French-fried onions • Chow mein noodles
Easy Additions • 1 cup Green Giant® frozen chopped broccoli, thawed • 2 tablespoons Old El Paso® canned chopped green chiles • 1 small bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) Hamburger Helper® Cheeseburger Macaroni	Toppings • 1 tablespoon Betty Crocker® Bac~Os® bacon flavor bits or chips • 2 medium green onions, sliced • 1 medium tomato, chopped
Easy Additions • 1 cup Green Giant® Niblets® frozen corn or 1 can (7 oz) Green Giant® Niblets® whole kernel corn, drained • 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup) • 1 jar (2.5 or 4.5 oz) Green Giant® sliced mushrooms, drained Hamburger Helper® Cheesy Baked Potato	Toppings • 4 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled • 2 green onions, sliced • Coarsely crushed potato or tortilla chips
Easy Additions • 1/2 cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa • 1 can (15 oz) spicy chili beans, undrained • 1 cup Green Giant® frozen mixed vegetables, thawed Hamburger Helper® Cheesy Beef Taco	Toppings • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) • 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup) • 1/2 can (2.8-oz size) French-fried onions (3/4 cup)
Easy Additions • 1 can (11 oz) Green Giant® Mexicorn® whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained • 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso® chopped green chiles • 1 can (15 oz) Progresso® dark red kidney beans, drained Hamburger Helper® Cheesy Enchilada	Toppings • 1 cup crushed corn chips • 1/4 cup sour cream • 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
Easy Additions • 1/2 cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa • 1 can (15 oz) Progresso® black or kidney beans, drained, rinsed • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper Hamburger Helper® Cheesy Hashbrowns	Toppings • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips • 1 cup guacamole or sour cream • 1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
Easy Additions • 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso® chopped green chiles • 1/2 cup chopped green or red bell pepper • 4 oz bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled Hamburger Helper® Cheesy Jambalaya	Toppings • 1/2 cup diced tomato • 1 cup shredded taco-seasoned cheese blend (4 oz) • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
Easy Additions • 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso® chopped green chiles • 1 can (11 oz) Green Giant® Mexicorn® whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) Hamburger Helper® Cheesy Ranch Burger	Toppings • 1 medium tomato, diced (3/4 cup) • 2 cups slightly broken corn chips • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
Easy Additions • 1 cup Green Giant® Niblets® frozen whole kernel corn • 1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup) • 1 cup diced red bell pepper Hamburger Helper® Chili Cheese	Toppings • 1/2 cup croutons, crushed • 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
Easy Additions • 1 can (15 oz) spicy chili beans, undrained • 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso® chopped green chiles • 1 can (11 oz) Green Giant® Mexicorn® whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained Hamburger Helper® Chili Macaroni	Toppings • 1 cup shredded taco-flavored cheese (4 oz) • 1 cup crushed salsa-flavored tortilla chips • 1 medium tomato, diced (3/4 cup)
Easy Additions • 1 can (11 oz) Green Giant® Mexicorn® corn, drained, or 1 cup Green Giant® Niblets® frozen corn • 1 can (15 oz) Progresso® kidney beans, drained, rinsed • 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso® chopped green chiles Hamburger Helper® Crunchy Taco	Toppings • 1/2 cup sour cream • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) • 1 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips
Easy Additions • 1 cup Green Giant® Niblets® frozen whole kernel corn • 1 can (15 oz) Progresso® black beans or dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper Hamburger Helper® Double Cheesy Quesadilla	Toppings • 2 tablespoons Old El Paso® pickled jalapeño slices (12-oz jar) • 1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup) • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Easy Additions • 1/2 cup sour cream • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) • 1 can (11 oz) Green Giant® Mexicorn® whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained Hamburger Helper® Four Cheese Lasagna	Toppings • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz) • 2 green onions, sliced • 1 small jalapeño chile, seeded, cut into rings
Easy Additions • 1 cup Green Giant® frozen chopped broccoli, thawed • 1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers (from a jar), diced • 1 box (9 oz) Green Giant® frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain Hamburger Helper® Italian Sausage Flavor	Toppings • 1 medium tomato, chopped • Grated Parmesan cheese • Crushed garlic croutons
Easy Additions • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced (1/2 cup) • 1 cup Green Giant® frozen cut green beans, thawed • 1 jar (2.5 or 4.5 oz) Green Giant® sliced mushrooms, drained Hamburger Helper® Lasagna	Toppings • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz) • 1 medium tomato, diced (3/4 cup) • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Easy Additions • 1/2 cup small-curd cottage cheese • 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup) • 1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained Hamburger Helper® Philly Cheesesteak	Toppings • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) • Coarsely crushed seasoned croutons • Grated Parmesan cheese
Easy Additions • 1 small green bell pepper, cut into strips • 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced, slices cut in half • 1 jar (2.5 or 4.5 oz) Green Giant® sliced mushrooms, drained Hamburger Helper® Potatoes Stroganoff	Toppings • 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup) • 1/2 cup cheese dip • 4 slices American cheese
Easy Additions • 1 cup Green Giant® frozen cut green beans, thawed, drained • 1/2 cup sour cream • 1 jar (2.5 oz) Green Giant® sliced mushrooms, drained Hamburger Helper® Salisbury	Toppings • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz) • 4 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled • Grated Parmesan cheese
Easy Additions • 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup) • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) • 1 jar (2.5 oz) Green Giant® sliced mushrooms, drained Hamburger Helper® Sloppy Joe	Toppings • 4 green onions, sliced • 1/2 can (2.8-oz size) French-fried onions (3/4 cup) • Crushed potato chips
Easy Additions • 1 cup Green Giant® Niblets® frozen whole kernel corn • 1/2 cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa • 1/2 cup sour cream Hamburger Helper® Spaghetti	Toppings • 1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup) • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
Easy Additions • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar or mozzarella cheese (6 oz) • 1 jar (2.5 or 4.5 oz) Green Giant® sliced mushrooms, drained • 1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained Hamburger Helper® Southwestern Cheeseburger	Toppings • 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup) • Crushed potato or tortilla chips • Grated Parmesan cheese
Easy Additions • 1 can (15 oz) Progresso® kidney beans, drained, rinsed • 1 cup diced red bell pepper • 1/2 cup sour cream Hamburger Helper® Stroganoff	Toppings • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) • 1 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips • 1 cup diced tomato
Easy Additions • 1 cup Green Giant® frozen sweet peas, thawed, drained • 1 cup Green Giant® frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, drained • 1 jar (2.5 oz) Green Giant® sliced mushrooms, drained Hamburger Helper® Three Cheese	Toppings • 1/4 cup shredded cheese (1 oz) • 2 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled • 1 green onion, sliced
Easy Additions • 1 cup Green Giant® frozen green beans, thawed • 1/2 cup sour cream • 1 to 2 tablespoons Betty Crocker® Bac~Os® bacon flavor bits or chips • Seasoned croutons, crushed slightly Hamburger Helper® Tomato Basil Penne	Toppings • 1/2 can (2.8-oz size) French-fried onions • Parmesan cheese • Seasoned croutons, crushed slightly
Easy Additions • 1/3 cup basil pesto • 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained • 1 medium clove garlic, finely chopped (1/2 teaspoon)	Toppings • 1/2 cup sour cream • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese • 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)

Creative Additions for Chicken Helper®

Chicken Helper® Cheesy Chicken Enchilada

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Easy Additions • 1/4 cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa • 1 can (15 oz) Progresso® black beans, drained, rinsed • 1 can (11 oz) Green Giant® Mexicorn® whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained Chicken Helper® Chicken Fried Rice	Toppings • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (2 oz) • 1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup) • 2 medium green onions, sliced • 1 medium tomato, chopped
Easy Additions • 1 cup Green Giant® frozen sweet peas, thawed • 1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained, coarsely chopped • 1/2 cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (7-oz jar) Chicken Helper® Creamy Chicken & Noodles	Toppings • 1/4 cup sliced green onions • 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon • 1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
Easy Additions • 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup) • 1 cup Green Giant® frozen sweet peas, thawed • 1 jar (2.5 or 4.5 oz) Green Giant® sliced mushrooms, drained Chicken Helper® Fettuccine Alfredo	Toppings • 4 green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) • 1 cup croutons, crushed • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Easy Additions • 1 cup Green Giant® frozen sweet peas, thawed • 1 box (9 oz) Green Giant® frozen spinach, thawed, drained • 1 jar (2.5 or 4.5 oz ) Green Giant® sliced mushrooms, drained	Toppings • 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup) • 4 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Creative Additions for Tuna Helper®

Tuna Helper® Cheesy Pasta

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Easy Additions • 1 cup Green Giant® frozen mixed vegetables, thawed, drained • 1 medium stalk celery, thinly sliced (1/2 cup) • 1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained Tuna Helper® Creamy Broccoli	Toppings • 1/4 cup Betty Crocker® Bac~Os® bacon flavor bits or chips • 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup) • Progresso® bread crumbs (any flavor)
Easy Additions • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) • 1/2 cup sour cream • 1 cup Green Giant® frozen broccoli cuts, thawed, drained Tuna Helper® Creamy Parmesan	Toppings • 2 green onions, sliced • Chow mein noodles • Grated Parmesan cheese
Easy Additions • 1 cup Green Giant® frozen mixed vegetables, thawed, drained • 1/3 cup sour cream • 1 cup Green Giant® frozen cut green beans, thawed, drained Tuna Helper® Creamy Pasta	Toppings • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) • 1/4 cup sliced almonds • 1/2 can (2.8-oz size) French-fried onions (3/4 cup)
Easy Additions • 1 cup Green Giant® frozen broccoli cuts • 1/2 cup Green Giant® frozen sweet peas • 4 green onions, sliced Tuna Helper® Fettuccine Alfredo	Toppings • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz) • 1/2 cup sour cream • 1/2 cup Cheddar French-fried onions
Easy Additions • 1/2 bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) • 1 cup Green Giant® frozen sweet peas, thawed • 1 jar (2.5 or 4.5 oz) Green Giant® sliced mushrooms, drained Tuna Helper® Tetrazzini	Toppings • 1/4 cup sliced almonds • 1/2 cup seasoned croutons, crushed • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Easy Additions • 1 cup Green Giant® frozen mixed vegetables, thawed, drained • 1/3 cup sour cream • 1 cup Green Giant® frozen cut green beans, thawed, drained Tuna Helper® Tuna Melt	Toppings • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) • 1/4 cup sliced almonds • 1/2 can (2.8-oz size) French-fried onions (3/4 cup)
Easy Additions • 1 cup Green Giant® frozen chopped broccoli, thawed • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed • 1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained	Toppings • 1 cup chow mein noodles • 1 cup seasoned croutons, crushed • 1 cup corn chips

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