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meaty mac ’n’ cheese

Hearty mac ’n’ cheese loaded with beef, corn, and salsa.

40 min
Easy
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meaty mac ’n’ cheese

Ingredients

macaroni and cheese 1 package (7-1/4 ounces)
ground beef 1 pound
onion (chopped) 1/4 cup
salsa 1-1/2 cups
corn (fresh or frozen) 1/2 cup
sliced ripe olives (drained) 1 can (2-1/4 ounces)
diced pimientos 3 tablespoons
shredded cheddar cheese
chopped tomato

Instructions

1

Step 1

Set aside the cheese sauce mix from the macaroni and cheese; cook the macaroni according to package instructions.

2

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook the ground beef and onion until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add salsa, corn, olives, and pimientos; heat through.

3

Step 3

Drain the macaroni; stir into the beef mixture along with the cheese sauce mix. Stir well to combine; heat through. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped tomato.