Makaronilaatikko

Ingredients

Butter

2 tablespoons, divided

Breadcrumbs

1/2 cup

Eggs

3 large

Milk

2 cups

Paprika

1 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Salt

1 teaspoon

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Onion

1 medium, chopped

Ground beef

1 pound

Macaroni

2 cups, uncooked

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic, cooking until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Season the beef mixture with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir well to combine and remove from heat.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs until well combined.
6. Grease a baking dish with the remaining tablespoon of butter and sprinkle with breadcrumbs to create a light crust.
7. Layer half of the cooked macaroni in the prepared baking dish, followed by half of the seasoned ground beef mixture.
8. Repeat the layers with the remaining macaroni and ground beef.
9. Pour the milk and egg mixture evenly over the layers in the baking dish, ensuring it seeps through.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the mixture is set.
11. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious Makaronilaatikko!