Hamburger Mac And Cheese Casserole
Hamburger mac and cheese is perfect for those busy nights. It's an easy dinner recipe and great for the pickiest eaters.
Servings: 6
Calories: 1141kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces of elbow macaroni cooked al dente
- 2 pounds of ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of onion seasoning
- 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
Cheese Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons of butter
- 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
- 5 ounce can of evaporated milk
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 2 cups of beef broth
- 2 cups + handful of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook the noodles according to the package, but remove a couple of minutes early while they are al dente. Drain the water and pour the noodles into the baking dish.
- Add the ground beef, salt, pepper, onion seasoning, and minced garlic to a large skillet and cook on medium until brown.
- Drain the grease and add to the baking dish with the noodles. Stir to combine.
Cheese Sauce
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan on medium heat.
- Add the flour and whisk. It will be lumpy.
- Next, pour in the evaporated milk, heavy cream, and broth while whisking. Whisk until the lumps are gone.
- Once the sauce is hot, add the parmesan cheese and whisk until combined. Then, add the two cups of cheese and cook until it's melted.
- Pour the cheese over the ground beef and noodle mixture and mix to combine.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle the handful of cheese on top, and bake for another 10 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
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Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container or cover them with plastic wrap and keep them refrigerated.
You can sprinkle some fresh parsley on top after it comes out of the oven for a pop of color.
You can freeze the recipe for up to three months. Be sure to wrap it up well in an airtight container. Let it thaw for 24 hours before cooking.
If you freeze it before cooking, cook it following the instructions above.
If you cook it first and then freeze it, let it thaw and cook for at least 30 minutes at 350 degrees or until it is hot. Cover with aluminum foil while reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 1141kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 73g | Fat: 78g | Saturated Fat: 40g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 28g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1532mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g