Hearty Macaroni Casserole

SUBMITTED BY: Joy Sauers

"Give Jack Frost the cold shoulder by setting a comforting hot dish on the table, Joy Harris Sauers of Sioux Falls, South Dakota offers this hearty meal-in-one that satitsfies the biggest of appetites. Enjoy one casserole and freeze the other, or serve them both when entertaining."

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PREP TIME	20 Min
COOK TIME	40 Min
READY IN	1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS

1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese dinner mix
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian diced tomatoes, drained
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup French-fried onions

DIRECTIONS

Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add to prepared macaroni. Stir in tomatoes.
Spoon a quarter of the mixture into each of two greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dishes; sprinkle each with 1/2 cup cheese. Top with remaining macaroni mixture.
Sprinkle remaining cheese over one casserole. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Sprinkle the second casserole with french-fried onions. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes or until heated through.

FOOTNOTE

To use frozen casserole: Completely thaw in the refirgerator. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed.

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Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2008 by janrich

I cut the recipe down so that I didn't have two casseroles. I seasoned the hamburger with... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2008 by SARAEBATEMAN

It was ok.....I didnt freeze the other half, I just made the whole batch. The kids wouldnt... MORE

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