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greek mac & cheese

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KimmiK avatar
Cullowhee, NC
Updated on Jan 12, 2013

Mmmm! Sounds different....

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prep time 1 Hr 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
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yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil, extra-virgin
  • 2 large onions, finely chopped
  • 4 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 pounds ground beef (or lamb)
  • 2 cups tomato puree
  • 1 tablespoon oregano, dried
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1 box macaroni, elbow
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 quart milk
  • 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 cups peccorino cheese, grated
  • 5 x large eggs
  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs

How To Make greek mac & cheese

  • Step 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.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to directions on package to al dente. Drain & rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 5
    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.
  • Step 6
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