Oh I’m back. Been so busy this past month, the time has just flown by. The wine business keeps me on my toes and in a constant whirlwind of activity.
However, some things never change…like my oldest son always asking for a cheeseburger these days. He’s growing and always craving something different.
He wasn’t sure this Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese sounded good at first, but happily devoured it after taking his first bite. Needless to say it’s quite filling and no one needed dessert.
I’m sure you will like it!
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2 quart oval baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling and cook according to package directions. Drain.
While pasta cooks, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sirloin, breaking apart with a wooden spoon. Cook 6 minutes until no longer pink. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in ketchup and mustard. Transfer to a bowl.
Return skillet to medium heat and add butter. Once melted, whisk in flour, then add milk in a thin stream. Bring to a simmer and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 2 cups of the cheese. Stir in pasta.
Pour into prepared dish. Top with meat mixture, remaining cheese, sliced tomatoes and bread crumbs. Spritz with nonstick cooking spray.
Bake for 20 minutes and increase heat to broil for 2 more minutes at the end.
A meal in itself.
Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground sirloin or ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 Tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 medium-sized tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 2-3 Tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
Directions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2 quart oval baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling and cook according to package directions. Drain.
- While pasta cooks, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sirloin, breaking apart with a wooden spoon. Cook 6 minutes until no longer pink. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in ketchup and mustard. Transfer to a bowl.
- Return skillet to medium heat and add butter. Once melted, whisk in flour, then add milk in a thin stream. Bring to a simmer and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 2 cups of the cheese. Stir in pasta.
- Pour into prepared dish. Top with meat mixture, remaining cheese, sliced tomatoes and bread crumbs. Spritz with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bake for 20 minutes and increase heat to broil for 2 more minutes at the end.
Other Cheeseburger Macaroni Inspired Recipes You Might Enjoy:
Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni ~ Framed Cooks
Cheeseburger Mac Soup ~ Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice
Cheeseburger Casserole ~ SkinnyTaste
Three Years Ago: Caramelized Chocolate, Banana and Marshmallow Sandwiches
