Hamburger Helper

Hamburger Helper
Box of Cheeseburger Macaroni flavor Hamburger Helper. The box features the words "Hamburger Helper", the name of the flavor, an image of the prepared product, as well as the brand mascot.
Cheeseburger Macaroni flavor
TypePackaged mix
CourseMain course
Place of originUnited States
Associated cuisineAmerican cuisine
Created byGeneral Mills
Invented1971
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredientsPasta or rice
Ingredients generally usedSeasonings
Variations
  • Tuna Helper
  • Fruit Helper
  • Chicken Helper
  • Asian Helper
  • Whole Grain Helper
  • Pork Helper
  • Hamburger Helper Microwave Singles

Hamburger Helper is a packaged food product manufactured by Eagle Foods. As boxed, it consists of a dried carbohydrate (often pasta or rice), with powdered seasonings contained in a packet. The consumer is meant to combine the contents of the box with browned ground beef ("hamburger"), water, and, with some varieties, milk 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". Some of these feature other starches, such as potatoes.