Layered Mac and Cheese with Ground Beef Recipe
* Prep 30 min * Total60 min * Ingredients10 * Servings6 Its not just for kids anymore. Diners of all ages will enjoy the beefed-up goodness of this macaroni casserole Ingredients 2cups uncooked elbow macaroni (8 oz) Save $ 1lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef Save $ 1teaspoon salt Save $ 1/8teaspoon pepper 2tablespoons butter or margarine 2tablespoons all-purpose flour Save $ 2cups milk 1/2cup Progresso chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) Save $ 3cups shredded Cheddar cheese (12 oz) 1cup soft bread crumbs (about 2 slices bread) · 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package. · 2. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook beef, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain if desired. · 3. In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Stir in milk; cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly. Stir in broth and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Fold in macaroni. 4. 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). Layer with another 1/3 of the macaroni mixture, remaining beef and remaining macaroni mixture. Top with bread crumbs. · 5. Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until bread crumbs are golden brown. Expert Tips * Use Swiss cheese and a dash of ground nutmeg in place of the Cheddar cheese to bring a whole new flavor to this dish. * Penne or rotini pasta can be used in place of the elbow macaroni. Nutrition Information Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Serving Calories 630 Calories from Fat 310 % Daily Value Total Fat 34g 52% Saturated Fat 19g 94% Trans Fat 1 1/2g Cholesterol 125mg 41% Sodium 1130mg 47% Potassium 390mg 11% Total Carbohydrate 43g 14% Dietary Fiber 2g 9% Sugars 6g Protein 37g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15% 15% Vitamin C 0% 0% Calcium 45% 45% Iron 20% 20% Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 4 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat; Carbohydrate Choice 3 *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. © 2018 ®/TM General Mills All Rights Reserved _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
