Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 box

Kraft Macaroni and Cheese

0.25 cup

butter

melted

1 lb

ground beef

browned

3 cup

milk

3 tbsp

flour

2 tsp

salt

2 tbsp

brown sugar

1 unit

onion

chopped

1 unit

bell pepper

chopped

20 g

all purpose seasoning (powder)

1 tbsp

olive oil

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~4 min

Boil macaroni in salted water until tender.

Step 3
~4 min

Drain macaroni and set aside.

Step 4
~4 min

In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 5
~4 min

Add chopped onions and bell pepper to the pan and sauté until softened.

Step 6
~4 min

Add ground beef to the pan and brown, breaking it up with a spoon.

Step 7
~4 min

Season ground beef with all-purpose seasoning.

Step 8
~4 min

In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter.

Step 9
~4 min

Add flour to the melted butter and whisk to form a paste (roux).

Step 10
~4 min

Slowly add milk and brown sugar to the roux, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.

Step 11
~4 min

Add the cheese mix from the Kraft macaroni and cheese boxes to the sauce and stir until melted and smooth.

Step 12
~4 min

In a baking dish, layer cooked macaroni, followed by a layer of cooked ground beef.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 13
~4 min

Repeat layering macaroni and ground beef until all ingredients are used.

Key Technique: Layering
Step 14
~4 min

Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the macaroni and beef layers.

Step 15
~4 min

Use a fork to gently distribute the sauce throughout the dish.

Step 16
~4 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add breadcrumbs on top for a crispy topping.

Use different types of cheese for a more complex flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Green Beans

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Classic American comfort food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Weeknight Meal
Potluck

Popularity Score

70/100

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