A Holly, Jolly Baked Mac Recipe

Tis the season to be jolly! And what better way to make kids feel merry than treating them to their favorites? That might involve surprising them with new toys, bringing them to a Santa meet and greet, or watching an ice show together. And don’t forget about the dishes closest to their hearts! Make this Christmas extra memorable by preparing this ultra-cheesy baked mac recipe for them.

This one’s special because you need to use two types of cheese – cheddar for the sauce and mozzarella for the topping. You’ll also add all-purpose cream and Knorr Beef Cubes to the base to make it more irresistible. Expect only the biggest smiles once your kids get to try this!

Tips

You can add some grated Parmesan on top to make it even cheesier.

45 min.
3 People
Medium
Average

Ingredients

2 tbsp oil
1 pc onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
500 g lean ground beef
1 pc Knorr Beef Cube, mashed
2 tbsp liver spread
1 kg store-bought spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup all-purpose cream
500 g macaroni, cooked al dente
black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Cooking Method

Heat oil in a pan over medium-high flame. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add ground beef and cook until lightly browned. Add Knorr Beef Cube and stir. Once beef is cooked, add liver spread.
Add spaghetti sauce and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until thick.
Add cheddar cheese and cream. Stir until melted and combined.
Toss in cooked macaroni. Mix well and season with pepper.
Transfer mixture to a baking dish. Top with mozzarella. Bake in a preheated oven or toaster oven until the cheese is melted.

Don’t forget about the kids at heart! Even adults will sing praises at the first bite of this baked mac recipe. Consider preparing a separate tray for them and loading it with red bell peppers, herbs, bacon bits, and even olives. You can also skip the red sauce and try a white version packed with chicken cubes and spinach. Or how about adding gata and mushrooms for a new take on the Pinoy baked mac recipe they’re used to? Have a happy time eating because it’s going to be a holly, jolly, yummy Christmas!