Description
Father’s Day Mac and Cheese with beef is a comforting, hearty dish perfect for celebrating dad. This delightful recipe features al dente elbow macaroni enveloped in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce, complemented by savory, browned ground beef. With each bite, you’ll experience a blend of flavors that brings families together, making it an ideal centerpiece for your Father’s Day feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to create a roux; cook for 2 minutes until golden.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Stir in cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until melted.
- Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce and browned beef, mixing well.
- Serve immediately, garnished as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg