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Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese

SUBMITTED BY: ReneeW. PHOTO BY: C.Martin

"Two classic comfort foods combined to make one hearty and very satisfying casserole."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 14 stars. This recipe average a 3.9 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (1.3 ounce) envelope sloppy joe seasoning
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cups half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place macaroni in the pot, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large casserole dish.
  3. Place the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain grease. Mix in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and sloppy joe seasoning. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes.
  4. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until tender. Mix in flour, mustard, salt, and pepper. In a bowl, mix the half and half and Worcestershire sauce. Gradually whisk half and half mixture into the pot. Bring to a boil, and cook 1 minute, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Mix in 3 cups of cheese. Stir cooked pasta into the pot, evenly coating with the sauce. Transfer to the casserole dish. Layer with the beef mixture and top with remaining cheese.
  5. Cover, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cover, and continue baking 10 minutes, until bubbly.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2007 by JMH
Made this dish for a serving of 12. Came out pretty good, not a very aasthetic within this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2006 by ALLY99
Pretty darn good! Next time I think I'll try it with canned Manwich and my own Mac and cheese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2006 by C.Martin
I GIVE THIS A 5 STAR. I MADE IT PRETTY MUCH TO THE RECIPE EXCEPT I ADDED MORE SPICES,FRESH... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2006 by JWINTY
Not so good. It sounded wonderful, but I was disappointed with the results. I took the other... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2005 by CrystalGayle
I make my sloppy joe's with Manwich and I tried this recipe and something about the mac &... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2005 by BABSKITCHEN
My husband really liked this a lot but my daughter and I found the mac and cheese part to be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2005 by LINDA MCLEAN
This was a simple and fun recipe that is so kid friendly; absolutely perfect for all you moms... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2005 by Alicia