Hamburger Helper
A box of the Cheeseburger Macaroni variety | |
| Type | Packaged mix |
|---|---|
| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Associated cuisine | American cuisine |
| Created by | General Mills |
| Invented | 1970 |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Pasta or rice |
| Ingredients generally used | Seasonings |
| Variations | Tuna Helper, Fruit Helper, Chicken Helper, Asian Helper, Whole Grain Helper, Pork Helper, Hamburger Helper Breakfast |
Hamburger Helper is a boxed food product manufactured by Eagle Foods, consisting of a dried carbohydrate (either pasta, rice, or sometimes potato), plus a packet of powdered seasonings; both are to be combined with browned ground beef ("hamburger"), water, milk, and sometimes mayonnaise to create a complete one-dish meal.
There are also variations of the product designed for other meats, such as "Tuna Helper" and "Chicken Helper".