Description
This easy oven-baked chili mac casserole combines beef chili, macaroni, and cheddar cheese for a comforting meal perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups beef chili (canned or leftover)
- 12 oz dry elbow macaroni
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- Combine the beef chili, cooked macaroni, and 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese in a large mixing bowl; mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added richness, layer cream cheese or sour cream before baking. You can also mix in cooked vegetables for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg