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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.
With Johnsonville Italian Sausage.
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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Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.
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Reviewed on May. 29, 2013 by PatriciaFinn
I can't wait to try this one. It sounds so easy. Has anyone tried making it with Italian Sausage?
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
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!
Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2010 by susybew
Didn't have seasoning so I used a can of Rotel. What a great emergency last minute meal!
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2010 by Kisslets
My boyfriend absolutely loved this recipe - and it was super easy. I guess-timated with some of the amounts since I didn't want to bother measuring chopped veggies, but it turned out great! He's requested it for lunch this week, so we'll see how it does reheated.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2009 by keverwann
I doubled the mac n cheese and the Cajun seasoning and cut down the beef a little. It turned out well; probably the best addition to boxed mac n cheese we have made yet.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2009 by nananene
this is good and easy but quite spicey I will cut cajun spice in 1/2 next time.
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