Best Cheesy Macaroni And Beef Casserole With Thyme Recipes

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CHEESY BEEF & MACARONI CASSEROLE



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This Cheesy Beef & Macaroni Casserole is an easy to put together and it boasts big flavor! We've made this recipe countless times and everyone in my family raves about it!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound dry macaroni noodles (or similar)
1 pound lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced green pepper
1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
½ cup tomato sauce
3-4 tablespoons tomato paste
½ teaspoon dry basil
salt & pepper to taste
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
¼ cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (divided)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook noodles for ¾ of time according to package. (My noodles said 9 minutes so I cooked them for 6). Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Meanwhile, brown beef, garlic & onion in a frying pan. Drain.
  • Combine green peppers, beef, noodles, tomatoes, tomato sauce & paste, basil, salt & pepper, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley. Pour into a 9×13 casserole dish.
  • Combine remaining cheeses & 1 tablespoon of parsley. Sprinkle on top of casserole. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is browned!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 484 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEEF 'N' CHEESE MACARONI



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"I love to make this delicious main dish for my brother and me when our parents are at work at dinnertime," reports Jamie Brown of Witchita, Kansas. The mild-tasting combination of ground beef and noodles is sure to be a hit with even the pickiest eaters.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 pound ground beef
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup cubed process American cheese (Velveeta)
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. In the same pan, melt butter. Add the cheese, milk and salt; cook and stir until the cheese is melted. Drain beef. Stir beef and macaroni into cheese sauce; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

CHEESY BEEF MACARONI



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Little ones will light up the room with smiles when you bring this five-ingredient supper to the table. Crunchy canned corn is an appealing addition to the mild and cheesy combination of ground beef and pasta shared by Dena Evetts of Sentinal, Oklahoma.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound ground beef
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), shredded
2-1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the corn and soup. Set aside 1/2 cup cheese for topping; stir remaining cheese into meat mixture until melted. Gently stir in macaroni until coated. , Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with reserved cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 1081mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CHEESY BEEF AND MACARONI WITH THYME



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This recipe is a favorite at my house. The list of ingredients my sound sorta strange but it makes a yummy casserole! We serve it with garlic bread.

Provided by Mika G.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
1 lb ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red pepper, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons white wine
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives
1/8 cup flour
2 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a large casserole dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place macaroni in the pot, cook 9 to 11 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the ground beef, onion, red peppers and garlic until beef is brown and vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in wine, and continue cooking 1 minute. Mix in milk, mustard, soy sauce and black olives, stir until heated through. Whisk the flour into the mixture and gradually stir in 2 cups of the cheese until melted.
  • Mix in the thyme and add the macaroni to the skillet. Stir until combined and place in the prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
  • Cook uncovered 30 minutes in a preheated oven until bubbly and lightly brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591.8, Fat 31.2, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 109.4, Sodium 747, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 34.5

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