CHEESY MACARONI AND BEEF CASSEROLE WITH THYME

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Cheese, onions, ground beef, and macaroni baked with cherry tomatoes and fresh thyme. Simple and delicious.

Provided by amanda1432

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni
½ pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons white wine
1 ½ cups milk
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large casserole dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the macaroni in the pot, cook 9 to 11 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the ground beef and onion until beef is evenly brown and onion is tender. Stir in the wine, and continue cooking 1 minute. Mix in the milk, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Continue to cook and stir until heated through. Whisk the flour into the skillet, and gradually stir in 2 cups cheese until melted. Mix in the thyme and cherry tomatoes.
  • Stir the skillet mixture into the casserole dish with the macaroni. Top with remaining cheese.
  • Cook uncovered 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52.4 g, Cholesterol 77.3 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 588.8 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

Jeannie Leovao
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This was a very easy recipe to follow, and it turned out great! The macaroni and beef were cooked perfectly, the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the crispy topping was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again.


It Rakib
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This was a great recipe! The macaroni and beef were cooked perfectly, the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the crispy topping was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again.


Keenan Bailey
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I'm not a big fan of thyme, so I used oregano instead. The casserole still turned out great! The macaroni and beef were cooked perfectly, the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the crispy topping was the perfect finishing touch. I would defin


Josh siago
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This was a very easy recipe to follow, and it turned out great! The macaroni and beef were cooked perfectly, the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the crispy topping was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again.


Emmanuella Ifedirichukwu
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This was a great recipe! The macaroni and beef were cooked perfectly, the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the crispy topping was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again.


Shubheksha Lama
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I'm not a big fan of thyme, so I used oregano instead. The casserole still turned out great! The macaroni and beef were cooked perfectly, the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the crispy topping was the perfect finishing touch. I would defin


Javier Zeeshan
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This was a very easy recipe to follow, and it turned out great! The macaroni and beef were cooked perfectly, the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the crispy topping was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again.


Joseph Ouma
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my friends, and they all loved it. The macaroni and beef were cooked perfectly, the cheese sauce was delicious, and the crispy topping was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again.


israel future
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I made this casserole for my family, and they all loved it! The macaroni and beef were cooked perfectly, the cheese sauce was delicious, and the crispy topping was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again.


Mistrer OK
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I'm not a big fan of thyme, so I used oregano instead. The casserole still turned out great! The macaroni and beef were cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again, but with oregano next time.


Richard Todd Mulcahy
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This was a very easy recipe to follow, and it turned out great! The macaroni and beef were cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Karina
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I'm a big fan of macaroni and cheese, and this casserole is one of my favorites. The beef and thyme add a nice savory flavor, and the crispy topping is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a comf


Mustansar Kaka
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my friends, and they all loved it. The macaroni and beef were cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Onik Onik mia
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I'm not usually a fan of casseroles, but this one was absolutely delicious. The macaroni was cooked perfectly, the beef was tender and flavorful, and the cheese sauce was creamy and rich. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a h


Cedric Smith
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The cheesy macaroni and beef were perfectly complemented by the thyme, and the crispy topping added a nice textural contrast. I will definitely be making this again.