MEATY MAC 'N' CHEESE

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My husband is disabled and requires constant care. This doesn't leave me a lot of time to cook, so I came up with this tasty way to beef up a box of macaroni and cheese. The hearty mixture gets extra flavor from corn, ripe olives and zippy salsa. -Charlotte Kremer, Pahrump, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 cups salsa
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 tablespoons diced pimientos
Shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped tomato

Steps:

  • Set aside cheese sauce mix from macaroni and cheese; cook macaroni according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the salsa, corn, olives and pimientos; cook until heated through. , Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture with contents of cheese sauce mix. Cook and stir until blended and heated through. Sprinkle with cheese and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 716mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Della Kennedy
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This is the best mac and cheese recipe ever!


Mymy Mymy
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You won't be disappointed with this recipe.


Jerusa Litunya
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This is a must-try recipe.


Kami Ch
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Sky Kitty
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This recipe is a keeper.


Foyez Alom
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Tecnical ali
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party.


Maniram Bhandari
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I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind.


iiam.k1ah
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This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried!


Brian Nyamajiwa
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I added some chopped broccoli and cauliflower to the mac and cheese and it was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Erik Gamez
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I used ground turkey instead of beef and it was still delicious.


Aronya Reza
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This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Md milon Islam
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I was skeptical about adding meat to mac and cheese, but it turned out great! The flavors really complemented each other.


Musawar Khan
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This is my new go-to mac and cheese recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Ahmad Tahir AD
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even my kids can help me make it.


Mili Overstreet
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This was the creamiest, cheesiest mac and cheese I've ever had! The addition of meat made it even more satisfying.