Description
a warm, cheesy hug on a chilly evening! This comforting dish combines tender elbow macaroni with a savory beefy sauce, enriched with sharp cheddar cheese for that perfect melty goodness. Ideal for cozy nights or impressing friends with minimal effort, this recipe brings nostalgia and satisfaction to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, crispy bacon bits
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 7-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and diced onion for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in garlic powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually add milk while stirring until heated through.
- Fold in the cooked macaroni and cheddar cheese until well combined and melty.
- Serve hot, garnished with optional toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg