Zesty Cheeseburger Mac Casserole

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This casserole's like having a cheeseburger, mac & cheese, and a big helping of vegetables—all in one tasty dish!

  • 5
  • 15 mins
  • 54 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen vegetable blend (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower) (3 cups)
  • 1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Made With 2% Milk Cheese
  • 3/4 cup fat-free milk
  • 1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
  • 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef, cooked, drained
  • 1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided

Preparation

Step 1

HEAT oven to 375°F.

PLACE frozen vegetables in colander in sink. Cook Macaroni as directed on package. Pour cooked macaroni over vegetables in colander to drain and quickly thaw vegetables.

RETURN macaroni and vegetables to same saucepan. Add Cheese Sauce, milk and dressing; mix well. Add cooked meat and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese; mix well. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole; cover.

BAKE 35 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining Cheddar; bake, uncovered, 3 to 4 min. or until cheese is melted.