Description
This Coney Chili Mac Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines the best of chili and macaroni and cheese in one hearty casserole. Perfect for a family dinner or potluck, this easy-to-make dish is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) chili with beans
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned and onion is softened, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add tomato sauce, chili with beans, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Stir in cooked macaroni and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese until combined. Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chili mixture.
- This casserole reheats well and can be made ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
