macaroni casserole

This Cheesy Beef &amp; Macaroni Casserole is an easy to put together and it boasts big flavor!  We’ve made this recipe countless times and everyone in my family raves about it!

CHEESY BEEF &amp; MACARONI CASSEROLE

dry macaroni noodles (or similar)

beef

garlic (minced)

onion

green pepper

tomatoes (28 oz)

tomato sauce

tomato paste

dry basil

salt & pepper

cheddar cheese (divided)

parmesan cheese

Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (divided)

Preheat oven to 375.

Cook noodles for 3/4 of time according to package. (My noodles said 9 minutes so I cooked them for 6). Drain and rinse under cold water.

Meanwhile, brown beef, garlic &amp; onion in a frying pan. Drain.

Combine green peppers, beef, noodles, tomatoes, tomato sauce &amp; paste, basil, salt &amp; pepper, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley. Pour into a 9×13 casserole dish.

Combine remaining cheeses &amp; 1 tablespoon of parsley. Sprinkle on top of casserole. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is browned!

This Cheeseburger Macaroni Casserole is an easy dinner recipe that is comfort food at its best! Simple, delicious and done in under an hour!

Cheeseburger Macaroni Casserole

white onion

olive oil

Italian seasoning

garlic

black pepper

salt

dry elbow macaroni

tomatoes

beef broth

parsley (optional)

Preheat the oven to 400F degrees.

In a large oversized frying pan over medium heat, cook onion with olive oil until onions are clear and light brown.

Add Italian seasoning, minced garlic, pepper and salt to the frying pan. Stir to mix.

Add ground beef to the frying pan and cook until browned (thoroughly cooked). Drain any excess grease.

While ground beef is cooking, cook macaroni in a large pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. Do not overcook the macaroni or it will become too soft to hold its shape in the casserole. Strain cooked macaroni and set aside.

Add crushed tomatoes and beef broth to the cooked ground beef mixture. Stir well to mix. Cook over medium heat until it reaches a light simmer.

Add cooked macaroni to ground beef mixture and stir well to mix.

Add two cups of shredded cheese to the ground beef mixture and stir well to mix.

Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese over top.

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove aluminum foil and let it bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve hot.

If you&#x27;re looking for the most satisfying and heartwarming comfort food there is, this Finnish macaroni casserole or makaronilaatikko (macaroni box) certainly hits the spot. It may have basic ingredients but it sure does make the stomach happy!

Finnish Macaroni Casserole Recipe (Makaronilaatikko)

(14 ounces) Minced beef

(14 ounces) Macaroni pasta

1pcs onion, chopped

Canola oil

1pcs cube

Salt

1/2tsp Ground black pepper

1tsp powder

grams

8dl (3cups) Full fat milk

(7 ounces) Grated cheese

Heat up your oven to 200C/400F

Boil your macaroni pasta according to the package...

Boil your macaroni pasta according to the package instructions (usually, 8-10 minutes cook time in a pot of boiling salted water - 1tbsp per 1liter of water), drain the liquid, and set the macaroni aside

In a frying pan, add in the oil...

In a frying pan, add in the oil and fry your onions until caramelized

Add the minced meat and bouillon cube and...

Add the minced meat and bouillon cube and fry until the meat is brown and the bouillon has incorporated into the mix

Add in the salt, black pepper, onion powder,...

Add in the salt, black pepper, onion powder, and butter, mix until everything is combined and the butter has melted - taste and adjust accordingly

In a different bowl, combine milk, eggs, and...

In a different bowl, combine milk, eggs, and a couple of pinches of salt

In a large bowl, combine the macaroni and...

In a large bowl, combine the macaroni and minced meat mixture and transfer it to a deep baking tray or any ovenproof deep ceramics which you can fit the whole mixture in

Pour in the egg and milk mixture over...

Pour in the egg and milk mixture over the macaroni and minced meat mix

Bake in the oven for 30 minutes and...

Bake in the oven for 30 minutes and then take it off to add the grated cheese on top and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese has melted

Serve it with ketchup! Yes, you read that...

Serve it with ketchup! Yes, you read that right. Try it before you judge it.

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