Description
Father’s Day Mac and Cheese with Beef is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy, cheesy pasta with savory ground beef for a dish that’s sure to impress Dad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (for topping)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine heavy cream and cheddar cheese, stirring until melted. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Mix the cooked macaroni and browned beef into the cheese sauce until well-coated.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Top with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg