Hearty American Casserole
A classic American comfort dish made with ground beef, macaroni, and a blend of cheeses.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb Ground beef80% lean
- ●8 oz Macaronidried
- ●2 cups Milk
- ●2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- ●1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- ●1/2 cup Epoisses cheesecrumbly
- ●4 tbsp Butter
- ●2 tbsp All-purpose flour
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- 4
Add the butter, flour, and cooked macaroni to the skillet with the ground beef. Stir to combine.
- 5
Pour in the milk and stir until the mixture thickens. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
- 7
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the crumbled Epoisses cheese.
- 8
Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 9
Top with additional shredded cheese if desired.
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is hot and bubbly.
- 11
Serve hot and enjoy!