Recipe: Corned Beef Cabbage and Macaroni Casserole
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
🥘 Servings: 6
🥩 Category: One Dish Meal
🔑 Keywords: Vegetable, Meat, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Description:
This delightful Corned Beef Cabbage and Macaroni Casserole brings a unique twist to the classic corned beef and cabbage dish with the addition of macaroni, creating a comforting and satisfying meal that will please even the most discerning palate. It’s an easy-to-make recipe that’s sure to become a favorite among corned beef and cabbage lovers.
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 head cabbage
- 1 onion
- 1 can corned beef
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup diced pimientos
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Bread crumbs (for topping)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 514.3
- Fat: 20.6g
- Saturated Fat: 7.8g
- Cholesterol: 71.3mg
- Sodium: 1254.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 59.2g
- Fiber: 6.4g
- Sugar: 8.6g
- Protein: 23.6g
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Boil Macaroni and Cabbage:
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook for 5 minutes. Then, add the cabbage to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Once cooked, remove the pot from the heat and drain the macaroni and cabbage well. -
Prepare the Casserole Mixture:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni and cabbage with chopped onion, crumbled corned beef, undiluted soup, milk, diced pimientos, mustard, pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix all the ingredients together until well combined. -
Assemble the Casserole:
Spread the mixture evenly into a greased casserole dish, ensuring that it is distributed evenly. -
Top with Bread Crumbs:
Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over the top of the casserole mixture. This will add a delicious crunchy texture to the dish when baked. -
Bake the Casserole:
Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake, uncovered, for approximately 60 minutes or until the casserole is heated through and the top is golden brown and crispy. -
Serve and Enjoy:
Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot and enjoy the hearty flavors of this Corned Beef Cabbage and Macaroni Casserole with your family and friends.
This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal when you’re craving something comforting and satisfying. It’s easy to make and packed with flavor, making it a surefire hit every time you serve it.
