Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add macaroni and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned; drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in flour, then gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Add cheddar cheese while stirring until melted.
- Fold cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce mixture; season with mustard powder and paprika.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish if using breadcrumbs, sprinkle on top, and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg