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Cheesy Macaroni and Beef Casserole with Thyme

SUBMITTED BY: amanda1432  PHOTO BY: Les 

"Cheese, onions, ground beef, and macaroni baked with cherry tomatoes and fresh thyme. Simple and delicious."
Cheesy Macaroni and Beef Casserole with Thyme Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 52 times with an average star rating of 3.7
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons white wine
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes

What to Drink?
Wine Zinfandel

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large casserole dish.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Stir the skillet mixture into the casserole dish with the macaroni. Top with remaining cheese.
  5. Cook uncovered 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly brown.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 12, 2004 by 4APRINCESS 
We didn't care for this casserole, it was very bland. I really think the 1/2 cup of flour... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 19, 2006 by Honey 
This is a very good recipe...The only changes we made was to use evaporated milk instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 13, 2006 by FLOYDENE 
I liked this. My husband liked this. My mother-in-law liked this. My 3 1/2 year did NOT... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 13, 2004 by MIRBELLEJARDIN 
I thought this was a tasty twist on macaroni and cheese. I added more cheese on top and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 25, 2006 by Love2Cook 
Okay all....this recipe is a good idea but WAY to bland for my taste!! I would make the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 30, 2007 by Ron 
We really liked this recipe. We did add an extra 1/2 cup of cheese and extended the cooking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 17, 2007 by Princess Dork 
This recipe was pretty good. It did need a little extra kick. Definately cut the flour in half... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 19, 2006 by SRAMNESIA 
good tasting recipe, but I think way too much flour. I used 1/4 C and it still thicken up too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 26, 2006 by sugarplumfairy77 
~*~WE TRIED THIS RECIPE WITH MINCED TURKEY MEAT AND READYMADE CHEESE SAUCE {INSTEAD OF THE... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 1, 2006 by rachakno 
I was in kind of a hurry tonight and did not read the reviews before I made this recipe -... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Cheesy Macaroni and Beef Casserole with Thyme

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 516

  • Total Fat: 22.3g
  • Cholesterol: 77mg
  • Sodium: 594mg
  • Total Carbs: 49.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.1g
  • Protein: 27.6g

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