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.

Shawn Eleby
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. The sloppy joes were flavorful and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Cerhys Llewellyn
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This was a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sloppy joe mixture was simple to make, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. My kids loved it!


Rickynayn Burnsjr
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste, but it was still very easy to make. The sloppy joes were very mild, and the mac and cheese was a bit too plain. I think I would try it again with a different type of cheese and some added spices.


Odongo Evaline
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This was a great way to use up leftover mac and cheese. The sloppy joes added a nice savory flavor, and the creamy cheese sauce really brought it all together. I would definitely make this again.


Karami Nordine
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The sloppy joes were very flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I think I would try it again with less chili powder.


Adrian jr bujanda
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This was a great recipe for a potluck. It was easy to make ahead of time, and it was a big hit with everyone. The sloppy joes were very flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I would definitely make this again.


RayCory McGee
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This dish was a bit too messy for my taste, but it was still very flavorful. The sloppy joes were very juicy, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I think I would try it again with a different type of pasta.


Nassimbwa Joan
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I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sloppy joes added a nice savory flavor, and the creamy cheese sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again.


tenneh sheriff
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This was a great way to use up leftover sloppy joes. The mac and cheese was a great addition, and the creamy cheese sauce really brought it all together. I would definitely make this again.


Mian Umer
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. The sloppy joe mixture was very flavorful, but the mac and cheese was a bit too cheesy for me. I think I would try it again with a different type of cheese.


Rabbit Farm
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I was skeptical about this recipe, but I'm glad I tried it. The sloppy joes and mac and cheese were a perfect combination, and the creamy cheese sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Zain Annie
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sloppy joe mixture was simple to make, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. My kids loved it!


Alexandra Atot
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This was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I used ground turkey instead of beef, and it was still really flavorful. I also added some chopped bell peppers and onions to the sloppy joe mixture, which gave it a nice crunch.


Lorrein
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I'm not a huge fan of sloppy joes, but this dish was surprisingly good. The mac and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the sloppy joe mixture added a nice savory kick. I would definitely make this again.


Ahsantahir Tahir
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This dish was a hit with my family! The combination of sloppy joes and mac and cheese was genius, and the addition of the creamy cheese sauce took it to the next level. I will definitely be making this again.