Hearty Macaroni Casserole Food

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.

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.

EASY MACARONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook macaroni and drain.
• Chop up onion, bell pepper and celery into small pieces.
• In skillet, melt butter and cook onions, celery, and bell pepper in butter until tender.
• Then add tomatoes and soup.
• Cook about three to five minutes longer.
• In casserole dish put a layer of macaroni, a layer of soup mixture, and a layer of cheese.
• Repeat layers, ending with cheese on the top.
• Bake until cheese melts.

TASTY BEEF & MACARONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Return meat to skillet. Add onions; cook 5 min., stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Reserve 1/2 cup cheese. Add remaining cheese and all remaining ingredients to meat mixture; mix well. Spoon into 11x8-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with reserved cheese. Cover.
• Bake 30 to 40 min. or until heated through.

HEARTY PIZZA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, pepperoni, olives, sugar, Italian seasoning and pepper., Drain macaroni; add to meat mixture. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheeses., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through., Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake according to directions.

HEARTY HAM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool.
• Combine potatoes, ham, corn and parsley; set aside. In a saucepan saute onion in butter for 2 minutes, stir in flour until blended well. Gradually add milk and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and pour over the ham mixture. Stir to mix well.
• Pour into greased 11x7 baking dish. Cover and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese and bake 5 to 10 minutes longer until cheese melts.

HEARTY MACARONI AND BEEF

Steps:

• Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot.
• Add ground round, onion, garlic powder, and pepper.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until meat is browned and onion is transparent.
• Add remaining ingredients, stirring well.
• Cover and cook over medium heat 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking; add more water, if needed.