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Hamburger Mac And Cheese Casserole

Creamy Hamburger Mac And Cheese Casserole for Ultimate Comfort

This Hamburger Mac And Cheese Casserole is a deliciously creamy, quick-to-make comfort food that the whole family will love.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 cups Elbow Macaroni cooked al dente
  • 1 lb Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Seasoning or fresh onion
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic fresh preferred
  • 3 tablespoons Butter for cheese sauce
  • 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour can substitute with cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 1 can Evaporated Milk
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream can substitute with half-and-half
  • 1 cup Beef Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Equipment

  • 9 x 13-inch baking dish
  • large skillet
  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9 x 13-inch baking dish by greasing it with nonstick spray.
  2. Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions, but remove it 2-3 minutes early to keep it al dente. Drain and transfer to the greased baking dish.
  3. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with salt, black pepper, onion seasoning, and minced garlic. Cook for about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat and mix with macaroni in the baking dish.
  4. In a medium saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat, then whisk in 3 tablespoons of flour to make a roux. Cook until slightly golden, about 2 minutes.
  5. Gradually whisk in evaporated milk, heavy cream, and beef broth, stirring until smooth and thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted, then add shredded sharp cheddar, whisking until creamy.
  7. Pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni and beef mixture, stirring to coat all ingredients.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle extra cheese on top, and bake for another 10 minutes until golden.
  9. Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving. Optionally garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This casserole is great for meal prep and can be frozen for later use. Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.

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