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"When I follow my favorite meat loaf recipe, I end up with an extra half pound of ground beef," relates June Ellis. "So I came up with this easy dish to use it up." The Erie, Illinois cook brings this fast family-pleaser to the dinner table at a savvy 76 cents a plate.

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Cajun Macaroni Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min,

Yield: 4 Servings

15 20 35

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped celery
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon butter

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add tomatoes and Cajun seasoning. Cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions, using 2 tablespoons milk and 1 tablespoon butter. Stir in beef mixture; cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 337 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 894 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 20 g protein.

Originally published as Cajun Macaroni in Quick Cooking March/April 2002, p35

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Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2012 by rooshyj

Have made this quite a few times. Everyone eats plenty (I double the recipe). This time I forgot to check my cajun seasoning and I didn't have any. I substituted Jamaican jerk seasoning and it was just as good.

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2011 by Cwarefood

Kids took half the macaroni and cheese shells before it was added. Picky eaters. But I loved the whole recipe. Great addition to just plain old macaroni and cheese.

Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2011 by arabianhorsefan

This was delish and easy to make! Definitely would make this again. I used a mac and cheese that had a cheese sauce rather than the cheese powder. And next time I think I'll add more cajun. I also added black beans. Great comfort food dish!

Reviewed on Jan. 08, 2011 by curlybiscuit1

Wasn't awful, just not that good.

Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2010 by ashleyfish

I just dont know about this one.

Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2010 by Nazirite4God

Wonderful recipe for a beginning cook. LOL!

Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2010 by Robby1

I am so glad you featured this recipe. We tried it and it is excellent!!! Delighted to add it as a regular in our meal planning!!!

Reviewed on Sep. 07, 2010 by mommamcd

I used a full lb. of hamburger and no milk. Turned out geat. My 4 year old proclaimed it to be: beyond tasty

Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2010 by lurky27

Awesome! We used a whole pound of ground beef, plus the milk & butter indicated on the package of macaroni & cheese. Great recipe.

~ Theresa

Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2010 by polarisgirl19

I made this for a superbowl party. I used extra meat in it and added extra cajun seasoning. It was on the spicy side but everyone loved it. Can't wait for the next party to make it again!

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