Hearty Mac & Cheese
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
“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
Ingredients
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1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
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1 pound ground beef
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3 tablespoons chopped onion
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2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
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1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
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2 tablespoons water
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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2 teaspoons prepared mustard
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1 teaspoon seasoned salt
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 cup frozen corn, thawed
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1/4 cup butter, cubed
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1/4 cup 2% milk
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
Add the soup, water, ketchup, mustard and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4 minutes.
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3.
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.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 480 calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 1253mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
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