Saturday, April 3, 2010

Meaty Mac 'n' Cheese

1 pkg (7 1/4 oz) macaroni and cheese*
1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups salsa
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 tbsp diced pimentos
Chopped tomato

Set aside cheese sauce mix from macaroni and cheese; cook macaroni according to package directions.  Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef and onion til meat is no longer pink; drain.  Add the salsa, corn, olives and pimentos; heat through.  Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture with contents of cheese sauce mix.  Mix well; heat through.  Garnish with cheese and tomatoes.  4-6 svgs.  *The milk and butter listed on the macaroni and cheese package are not used in this recipe*

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