Baked Macaroni with Cheese Topping
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4.3
249 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
8 Servings
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Calories
967 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Filipino
Baked Macaroni with Cheese Topping
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Baked Macaroni with cheese topping is hearty and tasty. This Filipino-style pasta dish is perfect for serving a large crowd and sure to be a hit!.
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Ingredients
- 1 package (16 ounces) small elbow macaroni
For the Meat Sauce
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 3 Filipino-style hotdogs, sliced diagonally
- 1 onion, peeled and diced
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- ½ green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- ½ red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- ½ cup tomato paste
- 1 cup banana ketchup, preferably sweet and spicy
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
For the Cheese Topping
- ⅓ cup butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 3 cups milk
- 16 ounces Eden Cheese (or any quick-melting cheese), cubed
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, bring about 4 quarts salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook 1 to 2 minutes less than package's directions. Rinse under cold running water and drain well.
For the Meat Sauce
- In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add sliced hotdogs and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add bell peppers and cook until tender-crisp.
- Add ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking apart with the back of a spoon, for about 7 to 10 minutes until lightly browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, and beef broth.
- Stir in sugar and Italian seasoning.
- Bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and continue to cook for about one hour or until meat is fully cooked and sauce is thickened.
- During the last 10 minutes of cooking, add browned hotdogs. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
For the Cheese Sauce
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
- Add flour and stir well into a smooth paste. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 5 to 7 minutes or until golden (but NOT browned) and starts to bubble a bit.
- Gradually add milk to the roux, whisking vigorously to prevent lumps. Cook, whisking regularly, for about 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth and thick enough to coat the back of the spoon.
- Stir in nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste.
- Gradually add quick-melt and cheddar cheese, whisking regularly until melted. Cook until cheese sauce is thick but spreadable.
To Assemble
- Grease bottom and sides of a 9 x 13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine macaroni and meat sauce. Gently toss together until well-combined.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared dish. Spoon cheese sauce on top, spreading across to cover the pasta completely.
- Bake in a 375 oven for about 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 15 minutes before cutting into serving portions.
Notes
- For better texture, undercook the pasta for about 1 to 2 minutes shy of package directions as it will continue to cook when baked with the sauce.
- Cook the bechamel until it coats the back of a spoon. Dip the spoon into the béchamel and then draw a finger through the coated spoon to check for doneness. If the sauce wipes clean and leaves an open space, the sauce is done and ready for the cheese and seasonings.
- For neater squares, allow the baked pasta to rest for at least 15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
967kcal
(48%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
56g
(86%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Cholesterol
169mg
(56%)
Sodium
2153mg
(90%)
Potassium
1124mg
(32%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
1991IU
(40%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
860mg
(86%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 967 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 967kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Cholesterol | 169mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 2153mg | 90% |
| Potassium | 1124mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 1991IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 860mg | 86% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.3
249 reviews
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