Growing up, homemade Hamburger Helper was one of my favorite meals ever! My mom didn’t cook a lot, but this is one dish she made pretty frequently, and I always loved it. It still holds a special place in my heart, but these days, I love putting my own healthier, higher protein twist on it. And after lots of testing, this recipe tastes just like I remember and comes together in one pot in just 30 minutes! It’s truly the BEST weeknight dinner, and now my kids love it too. Skip the boxed version and make this simple, whole food version instead!