MOM'S MACARONI AND CHEESE

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This is something my mom used to make for me when I was a kid. It is simple, quick, and great for kids and adults alike.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (7 1/4 ounce) boxes kraft macaroni & cheese dinner mix, not prepared
1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (I like the petit cut)
1 tablespoon mild chili powder (optional)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese, to garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in boiling salted water until tender; drain.
  • Mix cooked macaroni with butter, stirring well.
  • While macaroni is cooking, cook ground beef, garlic and onion in a large skillet until beef is browned and cooked through.
  • Drain any accumulated fat.
  • Add chili powder, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (with their juice), mixing well.
  • Bring meat mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until macaroni is done.
  • Mix meat mixture with cooked buttered macaroni (do NOT add any additional milk as package suggests).
  • Sprinkle contents of cheese packets into pasta and stir until blended.
  • Serve garnished with grated cheddar, if desired.

beeb coetzee
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This macaroni and cheese was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I would use less cheese next time.


Kalika Karki
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This macaroni and cheese recipe is a winner! It's easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love that I can customize it to my liking, by adding d


Betty Betty
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This macaroni and cheese recipe is a great starting point, but it needs a few tweaks to make it perfect. I would add more cheese to the sauce, and I would bake it for a little longer to get a golden brown crust on top.


Lazin Gurung
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This macaroni and cheese recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I love that I can customize it to my liking, by adding different


Shafeeq Ahmed
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I love this macaroni and cheese recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The cheese sauce is so creamy and delicious, and the macaroni is cooked just right. I always get compliments on this dish when I make it for potlucks or


Rachmila Tamang
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This is my go-to macaroni and cheese recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Mwesigwa Emmanuel
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This recipe is a bit too bland for my taste. I would add more cheese and spices next time.


Abdul wajid Tunio
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Meh.


Abir Jisan Entertainment
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This macaroni and cheese was a disappointment. The cheese sauce was thin and watery, and the macaroni was overcooked. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Nagina Azeem
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This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The cheese sauce is smooth and creamy, and the macaroni is cooked just right. I love that I can customize it to my liking, by adding


Peace Oni
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I've made this macaroni and cheese recipe several times, and it's always a hit! The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I like to add a little bit of chopped bacon or cooked chicken to it for extra flavor.


KokoJan KokoJan
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This macaroni and cheese recipe is a classic for a reason! It's simple to make, yet so delicious and comforting. I love that it uses real cheese, not processed cheese, so it has a rich and cheesy flavor.


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