greek mac & cheese

How To Make greek mac & cheese

• 1

  Heat oil in large skilet over medium heat. Add onions; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic & meat of choice; breaking up any lumps with spoon. Stir in puree, oregano, cinnamon, bay leaves, nutmeg, 1 tsp salt & 1/4 tsp pepper. Cover; cook over medium heat, about 2 minutes. Uncover; cook until most liquid has evaporated, about 10 - 15 minutes. Remove from heat; discard cinnamon stick & bay leaves.
• 2

  Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to directions on package to al dente. Drain & rinse with cold water. Set aside.
• 3

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour until mixture bubbles, about 2 - 3 minutes. Rapidly stir in milk & nutmeg; cook until simmering, thick & smooth. Stir in 1 C cheese until blended. Remove from heat; cool.
• 4

  In a medium bowl, add eggs; whisking to combine & whisk in a couple of spoonfuls of warm sauce. Rapidly beat egg mixture into rest of sauce.
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  ASSEMBLY: Butter a 3" deep 13" x 9" baking dish. Place 1/2 of macaroni in dish; sprinkle with 1/2 of cheese. Top with meat mixture; then remaining macaroni & 1/2 C cheese. Top with cheese sauce; sprinkle panko over evenly. Bake 45 - 60 minutes or until lightly browned. Let rest 20 minutes before serving. NOTE: Can be assembled 1 day in advance, refrigerated, then baked when needed; add 20 minutes to cooking time.
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