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Cheesy Macaroni and Beef Casserole 🧀🍝

This ultimate comfort food is perfect for cozy family dinners or potlucks with friends. With creamy, cheesy goodness mixed with seasoned ground beef and a medley of veggies, this casserole will become a household favorite. Pair it with a fresh salad or garlic bread for a complete meal that everyone will love! 🥗🍞

Ingredients

For the casserole

Instructions

  1. Cook the macaroni: Boil salted water in a large pot, add macaroni, and cook until al dente. Drain and place in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.

  2. Prepare the beef mixture: In a skillet, brown the ground beef with chopped onions and sliced mushrooms over medium heat. Once browned, stir in the cream of mushroom soup and mixed veggies. Cook for 2-5 minutes until well blended and heated through.

🍳 Ensure the beef is fully cooked and the veggies are tender before proceeding. This adds flavor and texture to your casserole!

  1. Combine ingredients: Pour the beef mixture over the macaroni in the baking pan. Sprinkle in half of the shredded cheese, then stir everything together until mixed evenly.

  2. Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, melt ½ stick of butter and combine it with the breadcrumbs and crackers. Sprinkle this mixture over the macaroni.

  3. Layer with cheese: Top with the remaining cheese and drizzle with melted butter from the remaining stick to add richness.

  4. Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake uncovered for 45 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

  5. Serve and enjoy: Let cool for a few minutes before serving. This cheesy delight is best enjoyed warm!

🔥 If you'd like a bit of crunch, put it under the broiler for the last 2-3 minutes, but watch it closely to prevent burning!

Variations

Now gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a creamy, cheesy delight! Happy cooking! 🍽️✨

All Revisions

ocr Here’s the text from the image: **Macaroni and Cheese Casserole** **Ingredients:** - 1 box Macaroni - 1 lb Ground Beef - 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup - 1 Onion - 2 cups Mixed Veggies - 1 can mushrooms - 1 package cheese - 2 sticks of butter - 1 cup bread crumbs and crackers **Instructions:** 1. Cook macaroni and place in a baking pan, set aside. 2. Cook beef with onions and mushrooms in a small pot. Add in cream of mushroom soup and mixed veggies. Stir over medium heat until flavors blend (2-5 minutes). 3. Pour beef mixture on top of macaroni and stir. Add ½ of the cheese and continue to stir. 4. Top macaroni with some of the bread crumbs. Melt and mix butter and ¼ cup of bread crumbs. 5. Top macaroni with another layer of cheese and then with your butter mixture. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes. Serve.
llm # Cheesy Macaroni and Beef Casserole 🧀🍝 This ultimate comfort food is perfect for cozy family dinners or potlucks with friends. With creamy, cheesy goodness mixed with seasoned ground beef and a medley of veggies, this casserole will become a household favorite. Pair it with a fresh salad or garlic bread for a complete meal that everyone will love! 🥗🍞 ## Ingredients ### For the casserole - 1 box (16 oz) elbow macaroni - 1 lb ground beef - 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup - 1 medium onion, chopped - 2 cups mixed veggies (fresh or frozen) - 1 can (7 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained - 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your favorite blend) - 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter - 1 cup breadcrumbs and crushed crackers (for topping) ## Instructions 1. **Cook the macaroni:** Boil salted water in a large pot, add macaroni, and cook until al dente. Drain and place in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. 2. **Prepare the beef mixture:** In a skillet, brown the ground beef with chopped onions and sliced mushrooms over medium heat. Once browned, stir in the cream of mushroom soup and mixed veggies. Cook for 2-5 minutes until well blended and heated through. > 🍳 Ensure the beef is fully cooked and the veggies are tender before proceeding. This adds flavor and texture to your casserole! 3. **Combine ingredients:** Pour the beef mixture over the macaroni in the baking pan. Sprinkle in half of the shredded cheese, then stir everything together until mixed evenly. 4. **Prepare the topping:** In a small bowl, melt ½ stick of butter and combine it with the breadcrumbs and crackers. Sprinkle this mixture over the macaroni. 5. **Layer with cheese:** Top with the remaining cheese and drizzle with melted butter from the remaining stick to add richness. 6. **Bake:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake uncovered for 45 minutes until bubbly and golden on top. 7. **Serve and enjoy:** Let cool for a few minutes before serving. This cheesy delight is best enjoyed warm! > 🔥 If you'd like a bit of crunch, put it under the broiler for the last 2-3 minutes, but watch it closely to prevent burning! ## Variations - **Veggie Lover's**: Swap out the ground beef for cooked lentils or mushrooms to make it a vegetarian-friendly dish. You can also increase the amount of mixed veggies for more color and nutrients. 🍄🥦 - **Spicy Kick**: Add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes to the beef mixture for some heat! 🌶️ - **Super Cheesy**: Mix in an additional cup of cream cheese for an ultra-creamy texture. - **Kid-Friendly**: Use fun pasta shapes instead of macaroni to make it more appealing for little ones! 🎉 Now gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a creamy, cheesy delight! Happy cooking! 🍽️✨
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