Ingredients

  • 2 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. macaroni, cooked and drained
  • 1/4 c. catsup
  • 1/4 c. beef bouillon, white wine or water
  • 1/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 c. chopped parsley
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 3 tsp. salt
  • 2 1/2 c. milk
  • 3 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/3 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. dry mustard

Method

  • Saute meat and onion in 2 tablespoons margarine until brown and crumbly.
  • Combine with macaroni, catsup, bouillon, 1/2 cup cheese, parsley, pepper, cinnamon and 2 teaspoons salt.
  • Turn into greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan, sprayed.
  • Heat remaining 6 tablespoons butter; add flour and cook until bubbly, gradually stir in milk.
  • Add remaining 1 teaspoon salt and mustard.
  • Cook, stirring until thickened.
  • Gradually stir the hot mixture into eggs.
  • Pour over macaroni mixture and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes.
  • Let stand 15 minutes before serving.