Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese

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Two classic comfort foods combine to make one hearty and very satisfying Sloppy Joe mac and cheese casserole.

Submitted by ReneeW
Updated on July 21, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

  • 1 (1.3 ounce) envelope Sloppy Joe seasoning

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 1 small onion, minced

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon ground dry mustard

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 3 cups half-and-half

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

  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.

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

  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.

  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.

  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.

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

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

832 Calories
47g Fat
61g Carbs
41g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 832
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47g 60%
Saturated Fat 26g 132%
Cholesterol 160mg 53%
Sodium 1403mg 61%
Total Carbohydrate 61g 22%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 41g 82%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 552mg 42%
Iron 6mg 32%
Potassium 725mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.