Chuck Wagon Mac
If you like, you can vary this dish by using a macaroni and cheese mix with wheel- or shell-shaped pasta instead of the usual "elbows". Or try white cheddar or Mexican-style macaroni and cheese mixes.—Novella Cook, Hinton, West Virginia6-8 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.
Ingredients
- 1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup sliced celery
- 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Minced fresh parsley
Directions
- Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions; set
- aside. In a large skillet, cook the beef, celery, green pepper and
- onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in
- the corn, tomato sauce, salt, pepper and reserved macaroni and
- cheese.
- Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350°
- for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with parsley.
- Yield: 6-8 servings.