Cheese and Macaroni Casserole

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Jan. 22, 2014

Cheese and Macaroni is my favorite casserole. This recipe is my grandmothers, and I just love this simple to make casserole. It contains hamburger, pasta, provolone cheese, bacon, and more.

Ingredients

Ground beef 1 Pound
Salt 1 1/2 Teaspoon
Pepper 1/8 Teaspoon
Granulated garlic 1/2 Teaspoon
Oregano 1 Teaspoon
Onion 1 Medium , finely chopped
Macaroni 2/3 Pound , cooked, drained (or 2 packages)
Bacon 1/4 Pound , diced
Tomato sauce 16 Ounce (2 8 ounce cans)
Canned mushroom 6 Ounce (4
Provolone cheese 1 Cup (16 tbs) (use slices)
Cheddar cheese 1 Cup (16 tbs)
Non stick spray 1/2 Teaspoon (for greasing)

Directions

GETTING READY

1. Preheat oven to 375 degree F.

2. Grease a casserole dish with non-stick spray.

MAKING

3. In a pan, brown beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and onion. Transfer it into a bowl with cooked macaroni.

4. In the same pan, cook bacon until done but not crispy. Add it to the bowl with beef and macaroni.

5. Add tomato sauce and mushroom. Mix well.

6. Into the greased casserole dish, spread half of the meat mixture. Top it with a layer of provolone, followed by cheddar, remaining meat mixture, and another layer of provolone and cheddar.

7. Pop the dish in oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.

SERVING

8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Medium
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 8

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 507Calories from Fat 252

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 28 g43.1%

Saturated Fat 13 g65%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 749 mg31.21%

Total Carbohydrates 37 g12.3%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 5 g

Protein 25 g50%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet