Layered Mac & Cheese With Ground Beef- INGREDIENTS 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (8 oz) 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1/2 cup Progresso® chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (12 oz) 1 cup soft bread crumbs (about 2 slices bread) Directions: Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package. 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. In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour; cook 1minute, 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. Spoon 1/3 of the macaroni mixture (about1 1/3 cups) into casserole; top with half of the beef (about1 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 to 30 minutes or until bread crumbs aregolden brown.
Posted on: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 00:58:11 +0000
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