MACARONI SURPRISE
I made up this dish one time when I found I was out of spaghetti noodles. The "surprise" was that it was macaroni instead of spaghetti noodles! It has become one of my family's favorites.
Provided by KellyJane
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 1 pan, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare Sauce: Brown (85% lean) ground beef in a deep skillet and then crumble. This does not usually have enough fat to bother draining.
- Add to the skillet: the can of drained diced tomatoes, can or jar of spaghetti sauce, Italian seasoning, and salt & pepper to taste. (I use "Hunt's Four Cheese" Spaghetti sauce).
- Cover and simmer the sauce on medium-low heat for approximately 25 minutes.
- While the sauce is simmering, prepare the box of macaroni and cheese according to the directions on the box. (Hint: It is best to use only just enough milk so that the powdered cheese will dissolve.).
- Pour the spaghetti sauce into a 13 X 9 glass baking dish.
- Carefully add the macaroni and cheese as a layer on top of the sauce. Do not stir.
- In even intervals about 2-3 inches apart, stick a spoon straight down into the dish so that some of the sauce will mix with the macaroni and cheese. Do this going across the pan lengthwise in two rows. Do not stir the entire dish.
- Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle Italian bread crumbs over the cheese in a very thin layer.
- Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning or Oregano over the bread crumbs.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted in a 350 degree oven.
- Let stand for 5 minutes and then cut and serve like lasagna squares.
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Anita Rana
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.
victoria okoro
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Jay Leigh
[email protected]I love the crispy breadcrumb topping on this macaroni and cheese. It adds a nice crunch and flavor.
Ehti Sham
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover macaroni. It's also a great dish to bring to a potluck or party.
mary Rodriguez
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my macaroni and cheese turned out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Kelvin Tobiah
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too rich for my taste. I prefer a lighter macaroni and cheese.
Lucky Hellu
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.
Shi loam
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the leftovers are even better the next day.
Emmanuel Toka
[email protected]I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it! They especially liked the crispy breadcrumb topping.
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[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and can be served hot or cold.
Anna Kamza
[email protected]I'm not a fan of cream cheese, so I substituted sour cream instead. It turned out great!
Evan Broby
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point, but I like to add a few extra ingredients to make it my own. I usually add some diced ham, peas, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Christopher Wisdom
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't as flavorful as I expected and the texture was a bit too mushy for my taste.
Saim Choudhry
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my macaroni and cheese turned out runny. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Cherry Adoga
[email protected]This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a creamy, cheesy, and delicious macaroni and cheese that will satisfy everyone at the table.
Cynthia Fontenot
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish to bring to a potluck or party.
Md Hossain Mahmud
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover macaroni.
Wazir Kuamr
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and comforting. I especially love the crispy breadcrumb topping.
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[email protected]Made this for dinner tonight and it was a hit! My kids loved it and my husband even went back for seconds. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out perfect.
Galendra Loktam
[email protected]This is the most amazing macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever tried! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the surprise ingredient (cream cheese) takes it to the next level. I'll definitely be making this again and again.