Layered Mac 'N Cheese With Ground Beef Recipe

Name: Layered Mac 'N Cheese With Ground Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon seasoning salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 dash cayenne; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 cups milk; 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cup soft breadcrumbs, about 2 slices bread

Servings: persons

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 lb lean ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 dash cayenne
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup soft breadcrumbs, about 2 slices bread

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Spray 2 quart casserole with cooking spray.
3
Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
4
Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook beef and garlic, 1/2 t of the salt and 1/4 t pepper over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain, if desired.
5
In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
6
Stir in flour, cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until bubbly.
7
Stir in milk, cook 5-6 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly.
8
Stir remaining 1/2 t salt, the nutmeg and cayenne.
9
Remove from heat; stir in cheese.
10
Fold in macaroni.
11
Spoon 1/3 of the macaroni mixture (about 1 1/3 cups) into casserole; top with half of the beef (about 1 1/2 cups).
12
Layer with another 1/3 of the macaroni mixture, remaining beef and remaining macaroni mixture.
13
Top with bread crumbs.
14
Bake uncovered 25-30 minutes or until bread crumbs are golden brown.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 teaspoon garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon seasoning salt, and more.

Yes, Layered Mac 'N Cheese With Ground Beef falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Layered Mac 'N Cheese With Ground Beef

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