DELUXE MACARONI DINNER

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"This recipe never results in leftovers," says Michele Odstrcilek. The Lemont, Illinois reader dresses up a boxed mac-and-cheese mix with ground beef, onion and broccoli.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
10 cups water
1 package (14 ounces) deluxe four-cheese macaroni and cheese dinner
2 cups chopped fresh broccoli

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. , In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add macaroni; cook for 5 minutes. Add broccoli; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until macaroni and broccoli are tender., Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Place contents of cheese sauce mix in saucepan. Stir in the macaroni mixture, beef mixture and reserved liquid; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 512mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Mercy Zegnuu
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This macaroni dinner is bland and boring.


Sashineak Reid
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni dinner, but this recipe is pretty good.


Nikita Katwal
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This macaroni dinner is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Bakrim Abderrahman
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This macaroni dinner is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Krishnandan kushwaha Kushwaha
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This is my go-to macaroni dinner recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Wayne Molebatsi
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I made this macaroni dinner for my family last night and they loved it! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Basit Hussain
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This macaroni dinner is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. It's also a great dish to make for a potluck or party. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Farzaan Kumar
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I've been making this macaroni dinner for years and it's always a hit. It's a simple dish, but it's always delicious. I like to serve it with a side of steamed broccoli.


Richard Comer
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This macaroni dinner is a classic comfort food. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I like to add a little bit of extra cheese to the sauce for a richer flavor.


Somaiya Islam
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I made this macaroni dinner last night and it was a huge success. My kids loved it and my husband even went back for seconds. The sauce was rich and creamy and the macaroni was cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again.


David Kowe
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This macaroni dinner was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and the results were delicious. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.