Loaded Mac & Cheese Casserole

Loaded Mac & Cheese Casserole

from alexdaynes.com
35 min

If this recipe doesn't SCREAM comfort food, I don't know what does! This Loaded Mac & Cheese Casserole is packed with cheesy, meaty goodness!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 medium sized white onion, diced
  • 2 15 ounce cans Kroger diced tomatoes in tomato juice
  • 1 16 ounce bottle marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350.

  2. 2

    Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat with the diced onion, garlic, salt & pepper. Cook until onions are soft and the meat is browned through. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Boil macaroni for 8 minutes, then drain. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Combine cooked meat, macaroni, diced tomatoes, and marinara sauce.

  5. 5

    Spoon into a greased 9x13 pan and top with the two cheeses.

  6. 6

    Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

  7. 7

    Enjoy!