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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."
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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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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