Gourmet Hamburger Helper

• 1lb 92% lean ground beef
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 link Andouille sausage
• 2 cups milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded, plus more for topping, if desired)

SAUCE PACKET

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Pinch of cayenne

1. Brown ground beef and sausage in a large skillet. Drain.
2. Add hot water, milk, pasta and "sauce packet" ingredients.
3. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
4. In the last few minutes of cook time, add cheese, stir and re-cover.
5. When pasta is tender and cheese is melted, remove heat and uncover.
6. Let stand about 5 minutes. Sauce will thicken as it stands.
7. Top with additional cheese if you like.