MAKEOVER SLOPPY JOE MAC AND CHEESE

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Decreasing the butter and replacing the half-and-half with milk helped cut a whopping 658 calories and more than half the fat from this casserole. Even though the cholesterol was reduced by 75% and the sodium by 40%, it offers all the heart-warming comfort of the original. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
3/4 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1 envelope sloppy joe mix
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups 2% milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
8 ounces reduced-fat process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the turkey, celery and carrot over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, water and sloppy joe mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Drain macaroni; set aside. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, mustard, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the process cheese until melted. Add macaroni and 1 cup cheddar cheese; mix well., Spread two-thirds of the macaroni mixture in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread turkey mixture to within 2 in. of edges. Spoon remaining macaroni mixture around edges of pan. Cover and bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese; cover and let stand until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 923mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Richard Lewis
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sloppy joe sauce is delicious and the cheese is gooey and perfect.


Khagendra Sharma
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Adrian Tibbs
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This is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again.


Altaf Gee
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This is a great recipe. I made it for my husband and he loved it. He said it was the best mac and cheese he's ever had.


Moheed zafar
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This is my new go-to recipe for mac and cheese. The sloppy joe sauce is so flavorful and the cheese is melted and gooey. I love that I can use different types of ground meat, and the recipe is always a hit with my family.


Random Gammer
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The sloppy joe sauce was a hit, and the cheese was gooey and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sajjad Zakhmi
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sloppy joe sauce is delicious and the cheese is gooey and perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Selam T
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. The sloppy joe sauce was perfect and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


Keletso Madimalo
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This is a great recipe! The sloppy joe sauce is flavorful and the cheese is melted and gooey. I highly recommend this recipe.


Aaron Uribe Uribe
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The sloppy joe sauce was a hit, and the cheese was gooey and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Johns Johns
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sloppy joe sauce is delicious and the cheese is gooey and perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Janissa Wagner
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The sloppy joe sauce was rich and flavorful, and the cheese was gooey and melted perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Raji Fisayo
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This is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again.


Amy Pathak
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This was a great recipe. I made it for my husband and he loved it. He said it was the best mac and cheese he's ever had.


Itz Fropps
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The sloppy joe sauce is delicious and the cheese is gooey and perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tiisetso Mabesele
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I always have the ingredients on hand, and it's always a hit with my family.


Adi Mahi
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the sloppy joe sauce. It gave the dish a unique and delicious flavor.


Emily F
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This makeover sloppy joe mac and cheese is a hit in my house! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use different kinds of ground meat, and the sauce is so flavorful. My kids love the gooey cheese and the sloppy joe flavor.


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