HEARTY MAC & CHEESE

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"Whether a cold winter night or rainy summer day, this is quick-and-easy comfort food at its very best!" And a great way to jazz up boxed macaroni mix. -Carol Wohlgemuth, Riding Mountain, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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 shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup 2% milk

Steps:

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 beef mixture. Add the corn, cheese, contents of reserved cheese packet, butter and milk. Cook and stir until cheese and butter are melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 1253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.