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Easy, Cheesy Baked Macaroni

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"A family favorite--in fact my teenage daughter's girlfriend always finagles a visit when I plan to make this for dinner. Goes great with a salad and homemade bread! Enjoy!" — Sue Prickett

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Original recipe makes 4 - 6 servings Change Servings

1 pound seashell pasta
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese food, shredded

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Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions, shortening recommended cooking time by 2 to 3 minutes as macaroni will continue to bake later in oven. Drain.
Mix cooked macaroni and tomato sauce in large glass ovenproof dish. Stir in 3/4 of the shredded cheese. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 of the cheese on top.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 11, 2006

add some ground beef and mushrooms to this recipe, and its slammin'

—gothicdragonfly

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 19, 2003

Yuck! Maybe it's just us... but we didn't like it very much!

—Dairygirl

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8 Ratings

Oct 11, 2007

I added spices to the tomato sauce--oregano, dried onion, garlic, basil, and pepper. I also used shredded mozzarella cheese. Very simple, but very delicious.

—Courtney

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Mar 09, 2006

Instead of using the sprinked cheese, I used american cheese slices. My husband loves the edges of crusted mac and cheese! Also...this was done in about 14 minutes.

—NIKKI

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Aug 29, 2002

This is a must try!! My family loves it!! Especially my kids! It is easy, and very, very good.... Thanks Sue!!!

—SCOAKLEY

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Jan 05, 2010

I made this tonight, and was worried about the taste of the tomato sauce with the cheese; I cut it down to one of the small cans of tomato sauce instead. It was delicious! Just a hint of tomato in the background. However, because I also added ground beef, onions and mushrooms I had to add a little milk to make up for the lack of tomato sauce. Excellent, especially with whole grain pasta.

—LunaMorgaine

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Jan 25, 2012

OK but won't make again.

—NJSS2000

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Nutrition

Calories
496 kcal
25%

Carbohydrates
74.4 g
24%

Cholesterol
29 mg
10%

Fat
13.3 g
21%

Fiber
4.3 g
17%

Protein
22.1 g
44%

Sodium
883 mg
35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Easy, Cheesy Baked Macaroni

Serving Size: 1/5 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 5
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 496
Calories from Fat: 120

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.3g 21 %
Saturated Fat 7.4g 37 %
Cholesterol 29mg 10 %
Sodium 883mg 35 %
Potassium 613mg 17 %
Total Carbohydrates 74.4g 24 %
Dietary Fiber 4.3g 17 %
Protein 22.1g 44 %
** Sugars 6.4g
Vitamin A 12 %
Vitamin C 10 %
Calcium 32 %
Iron 38 %
** Thiamin 7 %
Niacin 66 %
Vitamin B6 16 %
Magnesium 25 %
Folate 106 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.