Cheeseburger Mac

Directions

1. 1
   Dice the red onion and garlic, then set aside.
2. 2
   Next, chop up Velveeta into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
3. 3
   Fill a 2- or 3-quart sauce pan with water and place over high heat to boil.
4. 4
   Melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
5. 5
   Once butter has melted, add onion and garlic and saute them.
6. 6
   After onion is translucent, add ground beef.
7. 7
   Next, add 1/2 teaspoon of the following spices: onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, ground sage, marjoram, black pepper, salt, rosemary, and thyme.
8. 8
   Mix thoroughly.
9. 9
   Once water comes to a boil, add pasta shells and reduce heat to medium to medium-high.
10. 10
    After the meat has browned, add cheese, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, and sweet relish.
11. 11
    Stir continually, adding the remaining 1/2 teaspoons of onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, ground sage, marjoram, black pepper, salt, rosemary, and thyme.
12. 12
    Add pepper flakes.
13. 13
    Once cheese has melted, allow to simmer 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
14. 14
    After shells have finished boiling for 8-10 minutes, drain and add to sauce mixture.
15. 15
    Stir shells until completed coated.
16. 16
    Allow casserole to simmer another 2-3 minutes, stirring as needed.
17. 17
    Serve and garnish with parsley.