BAKED MACARONI WITH BEEF AND
CHEESE
 
7 oz. uncooked ziti or elbow macaroni (about 2 c.)
3/4 c. ground beef
1 sm. chopped onion
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. grated Kasseri, Parmesan or Romano cheese (6 oz.)
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/4 c. milk
3 tbsp. butter
2 beaten eggs
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg

Cook macaroni and drain. Cook and stir beef and onion in skillet and drain. Stir in tomato sauce and salt. Spread 1/2 the macaroni in greased square baking dish and cover with beef mixture.

Mix 1/2 cup of the cheese and the cinnamon, sprinkle over beef mixture. Cover with remaining macaroni.

Cook and stir milk and butter in saucepan until butter is melted. Remove from heat. Stir at least 1/2 the milk mixture gradually into beaten eggs. Blend into milk mixture in saucepan and pour over macaroni. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Cook uncovered in 325 oven until brown and center is set, about 50 minutes. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

 

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