Baked Beef ‘n Broccoli Mac ‘n Cheese

Ingredients

Contains: egg, milk, wheat (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 16 ounces, weight Ground Beef
• 4 cups Uncooked Macaroni Noodles Or Pasta Of Your Choice
• 2 cups Broccoli Florets
• 1 whole Egg
• ¼ cups Butter
• ¼ cups All-purpose Flour
• 2-½ cups Milk
• 2 teaspoons Dry Mustard
• 6 ounces, weight Gouda, Shredded
• 6 ounces, weight White Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
• ½ teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Seasoning Salt Plus More To Taste
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne, Plus More To Taste
• ½ teaspoons Ground Black Pepper

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook the macaroni until just tender, adding the broccoli florets for the final 3 minutes, then drain well.

2. Meanwhile, cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up, until no pink remains and it reaches 160°F (71°C), about 6 minutes. Drain off excess fat and season with a little seasoning salt and cayenne.

3. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

4. Gradually whisk in the milk, dry mustard, salt and black pepper. Simmer, stirring often, until thickened, about 5 minutes.

5. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the gouda and white cheddar until smooth and melted.

6. Beat the egg in a small bowl, then whisk in a ladle of the hot cheese sauce. Stir the mixture back into the saucepan and warm gently over low heat until it reaches 160°F (71°C), without boiling.

7. Combine the drained macaroni and broccoli, the beef and the cheese sauce in a large bowl. Season with more seasoning salt and cayenne to taste.

8. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake uncovered for 20 minutes, until bubbling and golden on top.

9. Let the mac and cheese rest for 5 minutes before serving.