Hearty Mac Casserole Recipes

HEARTY MAC CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Cut 1/2 lb. VELVEETA into 1/2-inch cubes; place in large saucepan. Stir in milk. Cook on low heat 8 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring frequently. Add macaroni, weiners and tomatoes; mix lightly.
• Spoon into 11x7-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 35 min. Slice remaining VELVEETA; place on top of casserole. Bake 5 min. or until VELVEETA begins to melt.

HEARTY MACARONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add to prepared macaroni. Stir in tomatoes., Divide half of mixture between two greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dishes; sprinkle each with 1/2 cup cheese. Top with remaining mixture., Sprinkle remaining cheese over one casserole. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Sprinkle the second casserole with French-fried onions. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through., To use frozen casserole: Completely thaw in the refrigerator. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed.

TURKEY MAC CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 1/2-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Cook macaroni to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain.
• In large nonstick skillet, cook and stir turkey and garlich-pepper blend over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink.
• Add cooked macaroni, zucchini, basil and Alfredo sauce; mix well. Spoon mixture into sprayed casserole. In small bowl, combine all topping ingredients; mix well. Sprinkle over casserole.
• Bake at 350°F. for 30 to 40 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

HEARTY MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; set cheese packet aside. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain., Add the soup, water, ketchup, mustard and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4 minutes., Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture. Add the corn, cheese, contents of reserved cheese packet, butter and milk. Cook and stir until cheese and butter are melted.

HEARTY MACARONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add to prepared macaroni. Stir in tomatoes.
• Spoon a quarter of the mixture into each of two greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dishes; sprinkle each with 1/2 cup cheese. Top with remaining macaroni mixture.
• Sprinkle remaining cheese over one casserole. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Sprinkle the second casserole with french-fried onions. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes or until heated through.

HEARTY BAKED MACARONI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*. Lightly spray a 9 X 9 X 2 casserole with cooking spray.
• In a small bowl, combine tomato puree, water, Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic powder.
• In another bowl, combine cottage cheese, onion powder, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.
• Spoon 1/3 of the tomato mixture into prepared casserole dish. Place 1/2 of the macaroni, all of cottage cheese mixture, and 1/3 of tomato mixture on top.
• Add remaining macaroni and cover with remaining tomato mixture.
• Cover and bake for 1 hour. Uncover and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake uncovered for 5 minutes more or intil cheese is melted. Let sand for 10 minutes before serving.

HEARTY MACARONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add to prepared macaroni. Stir in tomatoes.
• Spoon a quarter of the mixture into each of two greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dishes; sprinkle each with 1/2 cup cheese. Top with remaining macaroni mixture.
• Sprinkle remaining cheese over one casserole. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Sprinkle the second casserole with french-fried onions. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes or until heated through.