LAYERED MAC 'N CHEESE WITH GROUND BEEF

Layered Mac 'n Cheese With Ground Beef image

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray 2 quart casserole with cooking spray.
Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
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.
In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Stir in flour, cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until bubbly.
Stir in milk, cook 5-6 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly.
Stir remaining 1/2 t salt, the nutmeg and cayenne.
Remove from heat; stir in cheese.
Fold in macaroni.
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.
Bake uncovered 25-30 minutes or until bread crumbs are golden brown.