Steakhouse Mac N' Cheese Bake

Submitted by TheBlueJeanChef

"This is just some yummy comfort food that is easy & quick.. Great for a week night meal."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 lb lean beef, ground
• 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon dried onion, minced
• 2 bay leaves, large 3 if small
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground pepper, fresh
• 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3⁄4 cup ketchup
• 4 tablespoons steak sauce or 4 tablespoons barbecue sauce
• 1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Pepper
• 2 teaspoons raw sugar
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, Shredded
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Shredded
• 2 cups elbow macaroni, measured dry, cooked al dente

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Brown beef over medium heat until juices are evaporated.
3. Add next eight ingredients, combine.
4. Simmer over low heat for 30 minute, remove bay leaves
5. In a 13 x 9 dish layer ingredients as follows: thin layer of sauce, 1/2 of pasta, 1/2 of sauce, 1/2 of cheese, remaining pasta, sauce, top with cheese.
6. Spray a 15 inch piece of foil with non-stick spray and cover the dish.
7. Bake for 30 minutes.
8. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minute
9. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
10. Cut and serve!
11. Enjoy!