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Loaded Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese Recipe ⬇️ Ridiculously creamy four-cheese baked mac and cheese stuffed with a layer of juicy, seasoned ground beef and finished with a thick, golden cheese crust. INGREDIENTS MAC & CHEESE + 16 oz cavatappi pasta + 4 tbsp butter + 4 tbsp flour + 12 oz evaporated milk + 1 cup heavy cream + 1 cup whole milk + 12 oz Colby Jack + 8 oz sharp cheddar + 8 oz mozzarella + 4 oz Fontina + 1 tsp garlic powder + 1 tsp onion powder + 1 tsp smoked paprika + ½ tsp cayenne pepper + 1 tsp Dijon mustard + ½ tsp chicken bouillon + Salt & black pepper + Reserved pasta water SEASONED GROUND BEEF + 1½ lb ground beef (80/20) + 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce + 1 tsp garlic powder + 1 tsp onion powder + 1 tsp smoked paprika + Salt & black pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS + STEP 1: COOK THE PASTA Boil pasta 1–2 minutes shy of al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining. + STEP 2: MAKE THE CHEESE SAUCE Melt butter, whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes. Gradually add evaporated milk, cream, milk, seasonings and Dijon. Simmer until slightly thickened. + STEP 3: ADD THE CHEESE Reduce heat to low and melt in 16 oz shredded cheese, reserving the remaining 16 oz for layering. Fold in pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed to keep it extra creamy. + STEP 4: BROWN THE BEEF In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess grease, then stir in Worcestershire and seasonings. Cook another minute until combined. + STEP 5: BUILD THE LAYERS Spread half the mac and cheese into a baking dish. Add the seasoned ground beef in an even layer, followed by 6 oz reserved cheese. Cover with remaining mac and finish with the last 10 oz cheese, mostly Colby Jack on top. + STEP 6: BAKE UNTIL GOLDEN Bake uncovered at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly. Broil for 1–3 minutes until the cheese develops a golden crust. + STEP 7: SERVE Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Scoop through all the cheesy layers and enjoy! #macandcheese #cheeseburger #groundbeef #comfortfood #easyrecipe

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