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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
With Johnsonville Italian Sausage.
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 Nov. 19, 2012 by valanddansmith
<p>This was pretty good but like some others said, it didn't really wow me. I may make it again sometime. I used a whole onion and a whole green pepper - I didn't think 2-3 tbsp. would be nearly enough for a whole pound of ground beef... The measurements kinda made me chuckle:)</p>
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2012 by sizzlincook
This was a great meal. Leftovers were gone within days
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
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.
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