Johnny M Casserole

By carolync

My mom got this recipe from a friend in Pennsylvania. It's a belly warming casserole that doesn't take long to put together.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package sloppy joe seasoning mix
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 2 cups dry elbow macaroni
• 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Preparation

Step 1

1 Cook macaroni in boiling water. Drain and set aside. 2 Brown beef in a large skillet.Drain. 3 To beef add, sloppy joe mix, tomato paste and water. 4 Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. 5 Add the macaroni, corn and 1 cup of cheese to the beef. 6 Pour mixture into a 9x13, buttered casserole dish. 7 Sprinkle with remaining cheese. 8 Bake uncovered at 350* for 45 minutes or until hot.