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Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese

By: Dorothy Leone  
"Combining two mealtime classics into this casserole was a success for Dorothy Leone. Sloppy Joe Macaroni and Cheese is a hit in her Meredith, New Hampshire home. My grandchildren love it, she says. It's so versatile, too. Instead of the sloppy joe mix, I sometimes add taco seasoning, and I've also experimented with the other ingredients. But I do hope you can lighten it up a bit.'"

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Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (1.3 ounce) envelope Sloppy Joe seasoning mix
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste and sloppy joe mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Drain macaroni; set aside. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt, mustard and pepper until smooth. Gradually add cream and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in 3 cups cheese until melted. Add macaroni; mix well.
  3. Spread two-thirds of the macaroni mixture in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Spread beef mixture to within 2 in. of edges. Spoon remaining macaroni mixture around edges. Cover and bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-6 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: 1-1/3 cups equals 1,117 calories, 72 g fat (51 g saturated fat), 280 mg cholesterol, 1,901 mg sodium, 54 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 60 g protein.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2007 by jedward1963 
I first saw this recipe in Woman's World and tried it out. It was quite difficult for a... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2007 by Christina M. 
I was disappointed with this recipe. It was ok but nothing special. It took quite awhile to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2007 by Aperkins86 
This is an amazing recipe, that I absolutely loved. Absolutely delicious the way it is with no... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2009 by boxermom 
This is delicious - and although it requires using a few different pots and is a little time... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2008 by Poppy127 
Two of my family's favorites in one dish. Very good MORE

 
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