Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese

This Sloppy Joe mac and cheese casserole is a winning combination of two classic comfort foods. It's hearty, satisfying, and easy to make too!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 832 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 small onion, minced
• 3 cups half-and-half
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 (1.3 ounce) envelope sloppy joe seasoning
• 1 teaspoon ground dry mustard
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 1.5 pounds ground beef

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large casserole dish.

Step 3

Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until evenly browned. Drain grease. Mix in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and Sloppy Joe seasoning. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 4

While the Sloppy Joe mixture is cooking, melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in onion and cook until tender. Mix in flour, mustard, salt, and pepper. In a bowl, mix the half-and-half and Worcestershire sauce together. Gradually whisk half-and-half mixture into the pot. Bring to a boil and cook until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.

Step 5

Remove from the heat and mix in 3 cups Cheddar. Stir cooked macaroni into the pot until evenly coated with sauce. Transfer to the casserole dish. Layer Sloppy Joe mixture over top and sprinkle with remaining Cheddar.

Step 6

Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until bubbly, about 10 more minutes.