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
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  • 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 beef mixture. Add the corn, cheese, contents of reserved cheese packet, butter and milk. Cook and stir until cheese and butter are melted. 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. 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!

Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2011 by jhawkins1981

I am always looking for new ways to use ground turkey (which I used in this recipe). With 3 kids, a hungry hubby, and not much time, this meal was simple, quick, and delicious! I think it will definitely be a new favorite on our dinner table.

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2011 by voodoowitch

I got home late and had to throw something together in a hurry and decided to try this. It was as easy as hamburger helper and tasted so much better. I didn't have frozen corn on hand so I used a small can of mexicorn. The only thing I'll do differently next time, is I'll make sure the cheese packet gets dissolved in the milk. I didn't think it got mixed in all the way.

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2011 by voodoowitch

I got home late and had to throw something together in a hurry and decided to try this. It was as easy as hamburger helper and tasted so much better. I didn't have frozen corn on hand so I used a small can of mexicorn. The only thing I'll do differently next time, is I'll make sure the cheese packet gets dissolved in the milk next timre. I didn't think it got mixed in all the way.

Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2011 by asabot

The dish came together pretty quickly and it tasted great! I did cut the chili powder in half because I didn't want it to be too overpowering for my two-year-old.

Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2011 by Sugarsugar

Very easy & tasty, but didn't want to wait for frozen corn to defrost so used canned, but was too much (made it too sweet), would cut down on amt of corn next time, oh AND, I also sliced a jalapeno into it, was awesome! Highly suggest that too!

Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2011 by fochaux

This was AWESOME! So easy and quick to make too! We didn't have any cheddar on hand so I used 4 oz of pepper jack slices I had in the deli drawer! It added a superb extra zip :)

 
 

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