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Big Mac and Cheese
5 from 12 votes

Big Mac and Cheese

Big Mac and Cheese combines creamy macaroni and cheese with classic Big Mac flavors. Elbow pasta is cooked and coated in a cheese sauce made from American and cheddar cheeses mixed with Big Mac sauce. The dish is topped with seasoned ground beef, diced tomato, shredded lettuce, and diced American cheese to echo the signature burger's toppings.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 572 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound elbow pasta
  • 2 cups milk whole
  • 8 lices American cheese , unwrapped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese , freshly shredded
  • 1 cup Big Mac sauce recipe, copycat
Toppings:
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 yellow onion , diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
  • 1 tomato diced, vine ripened
  • 2 cups lettuce , shredded
  • 2 lices American cheese , diced

Instructions

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  1. Cook pasta two minutes shy of the directions on the box then drain and rinse the pasta. (see note) Add the pasta back to your large pot.
  2. On medium heat add whole milk, American cheese, cheddar cheese, big mac sauce to the pot and stir well until creamy.
  3. Bring to a simmer, stirring well until the sauce begins to darken in color a little as the dressing cooks, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Pour into a baking dish to serve and top with toppings.
Beef Topping (Make While Cooking Pasta)
  1. Add beef, onion, salt and pepper to a large skillet and cook on medium high heat, breaking it apart as you cook, 6-8 minutes.
  2. Let beef cool.
  3. Add the tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, and beef on top of the cooked macaroni and cheese.

Notes

  • Cook the ground beef mixture simultaneously with the pasta to streamline the recipe.
  • Use fresh tomatoes and lettuce for the best topping contrast with the creamy pasta.

Nutrition Information

Calories 572kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 91mg (30%) Sodium 1285mg (54%) Potassium 350mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 899IU (18%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 528mg (53%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 572

% Daily Value*

Calories 572kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Sodium 1285mg 54%
Potassium 350mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 899IU 18%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 528mg 53%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.