Family Special
Family Special is a comforting, hearty dish combining seasoned ground hamburger with cheesy macaroni, kidney beans, and spinach. Its rich flavors and satisfying texture make it perfect for family dinners, offering a balance of protein, vegetables, and cheesy goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the hamburger.
- Open the macaroni and cheese box, reserving the cheese packet for later.
- Add 2 cups of water, chopped spinach, and macaroni (excluding the cheese) to the browned hamburger and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the cheese packet, shredded Cheddar, partially drained kidney beans, and garlic salt to taste.
- Stir well to combine everything.
- Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).