Hearty Mac & Cheese Recipe

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“Whether a cold winter night or rainy summer day, this is quick-and-easy comfort food at its very best!” And a great way to jazz up boxed macaroni mix. —Carol Wohlgemuth, Riding Mountain, Manitoba

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Hearty Mac & Cheese Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup 2% milk

Directions

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; set cheese packet aside. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain.
  • Add the soup, water, ketchup, mustard and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4 minutes.
  • Drain macaroni; add to the beef mixture. Stir in the corn, cheese, contents of reserved cheese packet, butter and milk. Cook over medium heat until heated through. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 480 calories, 24 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 92 mg cholesterol, 1,253 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 25 g protein.

Originally published as Hearty Mac & Cheese in Simple & Delicious February/March 2011, p16

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Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2012 by kcc1108

Very rich, hearty and tasty.


Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2012 by lurky27

Oh so creamy & delicious! We added a bit extra onion & green pepper.

~ Theresa


Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2011 by tinalarson

I served this with a warm herbed bread and it was awesome. Very yummy!


Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2011 by Neishatipon

I think this was average. Nothing special. It just didn't have that WOW. To me it tasted like hamburger helper... :((


Reviewed on Apr. 05, 2011 by eggers

My kids are fairly picky eaters. I am asked to make this weekly. I have shared with many family members and it is a hit with my nieces and nephews. This is a very quick tasty meal for a weeknight. AWESOME


Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2011 by obsessedwithfood

The leftovers warmed up good. For some reason, I liked it better today. I change my mind. I would make it again and possibly up it to 4 stars instead of 3.


Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2011 by obsessedwithfood

This recipe was just ok to me. It was good. I'm glad I made it. But, I don't think it wowwed me enough to make it again. The corn seemed like an odd ingredient and I think it had too much chili powder in it.


Reviewed on Mar. 08, 2011 by norasmomma

I love this recipe, I have seriously made it at least 5 times since I got this magazine in the mail. I've tweaked it a bit to fit with pantry staples we have(I make my own mac n cheese) and use marinara sauce instead. This is a HUGE hit with my family, my two young children and husband love it, as do I.


Reviewed on Mar. 08, 2011 by grannysnail

I love this concept of using up what is in the cupboard. My hubby liked the dish. Reminds me of my mom's "hamburger hash" but she used potato instead of pasta and vegetable soup instead of tomato.


Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2011 by jaxwilso8

Very tasty! Made enough for two of us and then plenty to freeze for next week!

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