Big Mac Macaroni & Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 pound elbow macaroni pasta
• 2 cups milk whole or full fat
• 10 slices American cheese unwrapped (2 slices diced small and set aside)
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese sharp, shredded
• 1 cup Thousand Island Dressing
• ½ pound Beef ground, lean
• 1 tsp each Salt Pepper and Garlic Powder
• ½ Onion diced
• 1 Tomato diced and deseeded
• 2 cups Lettuce (iceberg), shredded
• 1/3 cup diced pickles

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions but stopping 3-4 minutes short of cooking time.
2. Meanwhile, to a large, tall-sided skillet, add the beef, onion, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Sauté until the beef is browned thoroughly and onions are translucent.
3. Remove the beef mixture to a plate to cool slightly.
4. Using the same large skillet over medium heat, add the drained pasta, whole milk, 8 slices of cheese broken up, cheddar cheese and dressing. Stir to combine and let the cheeses melt.
5. Bring to a simmer and let the flavors cook together and the sauce to thicken, about 4 – 5 minutes.
6. Place the macaroni mixture on to a large platter and top with the lettuce, beef, pickles, tomatoes and diced American cheese if you wish. Add extra dressing drizzled over top if you wish. Serve and enjoy!