Hearty Mac & Cheese

By shelliec

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 480 calories, 24 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 92 mg cholesterol, 1,253 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 25 g protein.

Ingredients

• 1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
• 1 pound ground beef
• 3 tablespoons chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup 2% milk

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

Cook macaroni according to package directions; set cheese packet aside. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain.
Add the soup, water, ketchup, mustard and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4 minutes.

Drain macaroni; add to the beef mixture. Stir in the corn, cheese, contents of reserved cheese packet, butter and milk. Cook over medium heat until heated through.