Beefy Baked Mac and Cheese
This dish is an ode to Chef Chris’ childhood favorite. Hamburger Helper, but made with fresh ingredients, from scratch with a lot of love. Chef slowly renders seasoned ground beef with garlic and onions, then pairs it up with his classic ooey, gooey mac and cheese. Topped off with some Pepper Jack cheese and seasoned bread crumbs and baked off for that perfectly crisp top, and creamy center. This meal will do well in both the microwave or the oven, it just depends on if you prefer the cheese topping more on the crispier side. A tip from Chef Chris: if you go the oven-route, microwaving it for two minutes first cuts down baking time significantly.
Nutritional facts
Protein
54g
Carbs
68g
Calories
1180
Fat
76g
Ingredients
White Cheddar Cheese, Chives, Cream Cheese, Canola and Olive Oil Blend, Butter, Rosemary, Swiss Cheese, Beef Base, Black Pepper, Garlic, Heavy Cream, Onion, Kosher Salt, Shallot, Thyme, Ground Beef, Velveeta Cheese, Panko Breadcrumbs, White Wine, Canola Oil, Whole Milk, Italian Parsley, Elbow Pasta, Pepperjack Cheese, American Cheese
Reviews
4.4
Based on 2506 reviews
Brian · 03/16/25
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About Chris Ratel
Chris Ratel has been working with food since the age of 13. He attended the School for Food and Hotel Management in NYC and worked with Park Hyatt Hotels for years. He also worked in NYC staples such as Sardis on Broadway, Lundi Brothers in Brooklyn and the Oyster Bar in Grand Central Station. Chris presently works privately for clients and caterers in the NYC and Hudson Valley areas. Residing both in the Hudson Valley area and Brooklyn, he has developed a strong appreciation for food in its simplest, most organic form and hands-on knowledge from the local farmers and purveyors who are growing it.
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