Best 4 Makeover Sloppy Joe Mac And Cheese Recipes

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Craving a comforting and cheesy meal that's easy to prepare? Look no further than the makeover sloppy joe mac and cheese! This innovative dish combines the classic flavors of sloppy joes with the creamy goodness of mac and cheese, resulting in a hearty and satisfying meal. Whether you're a busy weeknight cook or a culinary enthusiast looking for a unique twist on traditional comfort food, this recipe is sure to delight your taste buds and leave you craving seconds.

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SLOPPY JOE MAC AND CHEESE



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Two classic comfort foods combined to make one hearty and very satisfying casserole.

Provided by ReneeW.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 (14.5 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (1.3 ounce) envelope sloppy joe seasoning
¼ cup butter
1 small onion, minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups half-and-half
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place macaroni in the pot, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large casserole dish.
  • Place the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain grease. Mix in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and sloppy joe seasoning. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until tender. Mix in flour, mustard, salt, and pepper. In a bowl, mix the half and half and Worcestershire sauce. Gradually whisk half and half mixture into the pot. Bring to a boil, and cook 1 minute, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Mix in 3 cups of cheese. Stir cooked pasta into the pot, evenly coating with the sauce. Transfer to the casserole dish. Layer with the beef mixture and top with remaining cheese.
  • Cover, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cover, and continue baking 10 minutes, until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 831.9 calories, Carbohydrate 61.3 g, Cholesterol 159.9 mg, Fat 46.5 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 41.1 g, SaturatedFat 26.3 g, Sodium 1403.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

SLOPPY JOE MAC AND CHEESE



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Combining two mealtime classics into this casserole was a success for Dorothy Leone. Sloppy Joe Macaroni and Cheese is a hit in her Meredith, New Hampshire home. "My grandchildren love it," she says. "It's so versatile, too. Instead of the sloppy joe mix, I sometimes add taco seasoning, and I've also experimented with the other ingredients. But I do hope you can lighten it up a bit."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 envelope sloppy joe mix
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste 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, salt, mustard and pepper until smooth. Gradually add cream and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in 3 cups cheese until melted. Add macaroni; mix well., Spread two-thirds of the macaroni mixture in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spread beef mixture to within 2 in. of edges. Spoon remaining macaroni mixture around edges. Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5-6 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 824mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

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.

SLOPPY JOE AND MACARONI CASSEROLE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons EVOO
1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80-to-85-percent lean)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup beef broth
12 ounces elbow macaroni with ridges
2 cups shredded yellow Cheddar
1/2 cup chopped crisp deli-style dill pickles

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Combine the brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and tomato sauce in a small bowl. Heat the EVOO in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until well browned. Season with salt and lots of pepper. Add the garlic, bell peppers and onions and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Pour the tomato mixture over the beef, add the beef broth and stir until well combined. Simmer until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until not quite tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and add to the sauce. Pour the mixture into a casserole dish and top with the cheese.
  • Bake until the casserole is bubbling and the top is browned. Top with the pickles and serve from the dish.

Tips:

  • For a creamier mac and cheese, use a combination of cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
  • If you like your mac and cheese spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños.
  • For a healthier version, use whole wheat noodles and low-fat cheese.
  • To make the dish ahead of time, cook the mac and cheese according to the package directions and then stir in the Sloppy Joe mixture. Pour the mixture into a baking dish, cover, and refrigerate for up to 2 days. When ready to serve, bake the dish at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Serve the Sloppy Joe mac and cheese with a side of coleslaw or potato chips.

Conclusion:

Sloppy Joe mac and cheese is a fun and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover Sloppy Joes. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Sloppy Joe mac and cheese a try.

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