Topic: So when you fix Hamburger helper do you follow the directions

[Khalee]

to the letter. For the most part I do, but if I want a thicker sauce Ill cut back on the water and milk.  

[Sirgod]

Sometimes. It depends on what Mix I'm cooking. I have atendency to cut back on water and add more milk for the Creamy effect.

also , even though I don't like peas, I will add a can or two in a Tuna Helper on occasion because the family likes them.

I kinda look at HH as a kind of base, and not and end all to the meal. Lots of stuff you can add. Another example, with there stroganoff, I'll add another cup or two of Sour Cream to the mix, Just to give It a stronger Flavor.

Stephen

[SPQR Renegade001]

Heck no! I experiment each and every time I make that stuff.
Some of the things I like to toss in are: a bit of fresh crushed garlic for most any of the beef recipes (my house will forever be warded vs the undead ), a bit of Lemon juice is good for all the tuna helpers and some of the burger helpers, Sour cream esp. for the mexican varieties, cream cheese for any of the cheesy ones, Peas are good, whole corn for some of the burger (esp mexican), and tossing a few slices of cheese on top in the last minute or two is always a plus. If you like your food tangy, the season your burger while you brown it, hickory smoked salt, lemon pepper, whatever you like. Using patty sausage in place of the hamburger is good too.

...and yeah, they ask for too much water esp if you want a double batch.
 

[Dragon93]

What is the "Hamburger Helper" of which you speak?

Is this some sort of alleged food substance?

[Khalee]

to the letter. For the most part I do, but if I want a thicker sauce Ill cut back on the water and milk.  

[Sirgod]

Sometimes. It depends on what Mix I'm cooking. I have atendency to cut back on water and add more milk for the Creamy effect.

also , even though I don't like peas, I will add a can or two in a Tuna Helper on occasion because the family likes them.

I kinda look at HH as a kind of base, and not and end all to the meal. Lots of stuff you can add. Another example, with there stroganoff, I'll add another cup or two of Sour Cream to the mix, Just to give It a stronger Flavor.

Stephen

[SPQR Renegade001]

Heck no! I experiment each and every time I make that stuff.
Some of the things I like to toss in are: a bit of fresh crushed garlic for most any of the beef recipes (my house will forever be warded vs the undead ), a bit of Lemon juice is good for all the tuna helpers and some of the burger helpers, Sour cream esp. for the mexican varieties, cream cheese for any of the cheesy ones, Peas are good, whole corn for some of the burger (esp mexican), and tossing a few slices of cheese on top in the last minute or two is always a plus. If you like your food tangy, the season your burger while you brown it, hickory smoked salt, lemon pepper, whatever you like. Using patty sausage in place of the hamburger is good too.

...and yeah, they ask for too much water esp if you want a double batch.
 

[Dragon93]

What is the "Hamburger Helper" of which you speak?

Is this some sort of alleged food substance?

[Khalee]

to the letter. For the most part I do, but if I want a thicker sauce Ill cut back on the water and milk.  

[Sirgod]

Sometimes. It depends on what Mix I'm cooking. I have atendency to cut back on water and add more milk for the Creamy effect.

also , even though I don't like peas, I will add a can or two in a Tuna Helper on occasion because the family likes them.

I kinda look at HH as a kind of base, and not and end all to the meal. Lots of stuff you can add. Another example, with there stroganoff, I'll add another cup or two of Sour Cream to the mix, Just to give It a stronger Flavor.

Stephen

[SPQR Renegade001]

Heck no! I experiment each and every time I make that stuff.
Some of the things I like to toss in are: a bit of fresh crushed garlic for most any of the beef recipes (my house will forever be warded vs the undead ), a bit of Lemon juice is good for all the tuna helpers and some of the burger helpers, Sour cream esp. for the mexican varieties, cream cheese for any of the cheesy ones, Peas are good, whole corn for some of the burger (esp mexican), and tossing a few slices of cheese on top in the last minute or two is always a plus. If you like your food tangy, the season your burger while you brown it, hickory smoked salt, lemon pepper, whatever you like. Using patty sausage in place of the hamburger is good too.

...and yeah, they ask for too much water esp if you want a double batch.
 

[Dragon93]

What is the "Hamburger Helper" of which you speak?

Is this some sort of alleged food substance?