Sloppy Joe Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

Gather the ingredients.

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat vegetable oil.

Add ground beef and onions and cook, stirring, until beef is no longer pink and the onions are lightly browned. Pour off excess grease.

In a small bowl or cup, combine the garlic powder, prepared mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar.

Stir into the ground beef mixture. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed. Set aside.

Cook the macaroni following package directions. Drain in a colander and rinse with hot water.

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.

Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Add 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.

Add the milk and cook, stirring, until thickened.

Stir in the shredded cheese and add salt, to taste.

Pre heat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease 2 to 2 1/2-quart baking dish.

Combine the drained macaroni with the cheese sauce.

Spoon the ground beef mixture into prepared baking dish.

Top with the macaroni and cheese mixture.

Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Combine the bread crumbs with 2 tablespoons melted butter, mixing well to coat all of the crumbs.

Sprinkle the crumbs over the macaroni and cheese layer.

Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until hot and the topping is lightly browned.