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Makaronilaatikko Casserole Recipe

A classic Finnish macaroni casserole that's hearty and comforting.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine Finnish
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying Pan

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 300 g Macaroni
  • 400 g Ground Beef
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Grated Cheese

Instructions: 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a frying pan, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until soft. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, beef mixture, milk, and beaten eggs. Mix well.
  • Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish. Sprinkle grated cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set.
  • Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Notes:

Feel free to add some vegetables like peas or carrots for extra nutrition.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Casserole, Comfort Food
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