Big Mac Macaroni And Cheese

Big Mac Macaroni And Cheese is a comfort food dinner idea Ground beef, special sauce, tomatoes, lettuce, and more piled on a bed of macaroni and cheese. Whip up this dish for a family friendly dinner.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Servings: 8 servings

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Ingredients

1 lb elbow macaroni pasta
2 cup milk whole or full fat
10 slice American cheese unwrapped (2 slices diced small and set aside
1 cup cheddar cheese sharp, shredded
1 cup Thousand Island Dressing
1/2 lb Beef ground, lean
1 tsp each Salt Pepper and Garlic Powder
1/2 onion diced
1 tomato diced and deseeded
2 cup Lettuce, shredded) (iceberg
3/8 cup pickles diced

Method

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions but stopping 3-4 minutes short of cooking time.
Meanwhile, to a large, tall-sided skillet, add the beef, onion, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Sauté until the beef is browned thoroughly and onions are translucent.
Remove the beef mixture to a plate to cool slightly.
Using the same large skillet over medium heat, add the drained pasta, whole milk, 8 slices of cheese broken up, cheddar cheese and dressing. Stir to combine and let the cheeses melt.
Bring to a simmer and let the flavors cook together and the sauce to thicken, about 4 – 5 minutes.
Place the macaroni mixture on to a large platter and top with the lettuce, beef, pickles, tomatoes and diced American cheese if you wish. Add extra dressing drizzled over top if you wish. Serve and enjoy!