Name: Hearty Macaroni Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix -; 1 pound ground beef -; 1 cup chopped green pepper -; 1/2 cup chopped onion -; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, drained -; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided -; 1 cup French-fried onions -

Recipe information

Cooking:

20 min.

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Ingredients for - Hearty Macaroni Casserole

1. 1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix -

2. 1 pound ground beef -

3. 1 cup chopped green pepper -

4. 1/2 cup chopped onion -

5. 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, drained -

6. 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided -

7. 1 cup French-fried onions -

How to cook deliciously - Hearty Macaroni Casserole

1. Stage

Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add to prepared macaroni. Stir in tomatoes.

2. Stage

Divide half of mixture between two greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dishes; sprinkle each with 1/2 cup cheese. Top with remaining mixture.

3. Stage

Sprinkle remaining cheese over one casserole. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Sprinkle the second casserole with French-fried onions. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

4. Stage

To use frozen casserole: Completely thaw in the refrigerator. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed.