Beef And Macaroni Bake
A hearty baked pasta dish featuring seasoned ground beef, creamy cheese sauce, and a golden topping, perfect for comforting family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet; drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion to the beef and cook until tender.
- Stir in tomato sauce, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, cinnamon, and ground nutmeg; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the macaroni and cheese dinner according to package instructions.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly into a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Top with the prepared macaroni and cheese.
- In a saucepan, melt margarine over low heat.
- Blend in flour to make a roux.
- Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Mix a small amount of hot mixture into the beaten eggs, then return this to the saucepan.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni layer.
- Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 to 50 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
992
kcal
50% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).