Kids Favorite Cheesy Dried Beef Casserole

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 1
Kids Favorite Cheesy Dried Beef Casserole - A Quick and Easy Recipe for the Whole Family
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 lb penne pasta ( half of a box or 2.5 cups )
6 ounces Velveeta cheese ( cubed )
1 1/2 cups milk
2 1/2 ounces dried beef ( cubed )
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 dash pepper
1 dash paprika
3 slices bread ( cubed )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
631
Sugar
6g
Fat
29g
Kids Favorite Cheesy Dried Beef Casserole is a perfect dish for a quick weeknight dinner. The creamy cheese sauce and the saltiness of dried beef mesh well with the pasta and toasted bread cubes. This dish is a crowd-pleaser and is sure to satisfy everyone's taste buds. The recipe can be easily doubled if you are feeding a large family or group of friends. Give this recipe a chance, it might become a favorite in your household too.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F
2.Cook pasta according to package instructions.
3.In a medium-sized saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
4.Whisk in flour and onion powder.
5.Gradually add milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
6.Keep stirring until the mixture thickens.
7.Add Velveeta cheese and stir until it's melted.
8.Add cubed dried beef and mix well.
9.Add cooked pasta into the cheese sauce and mix thoroughly.
10.Place the mixture into a baking dish.
11.Top with cubed bread, paprika, and pepper.
12.Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the bread cubes are golden brown.

PROS

This recipe is an easy one-pot dish that is perfect for busy weeknights.

The combination of cheese, pasta, and dried beef is a hit with kids.

This recipe can be made ahead of time and reheated.

CONS

This dish is high in sodium due to the dried beef.

It is a high-calorie dish that should be enjoyed in moderation.

Velveeta cheese is processed cheese, so substituting with a healthier cheese can be a challenge.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although it may not be the healthiest dish, it can be made healthier by using low-fat milk and cheese.
Dried beef contains iron and is an excellent source of protein.
Eating pasta provides carbohydrates that can help fuel your body.

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