Cajun Macaroni

Name: Cajun Macaroni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 1/2 pound ground beef; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1/3 cup chopped green pepper; 1/3 cup chopped celery; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1-1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix; 2 tablespoons 2% milk; 1 tablespoon butter

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min,

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

When I follow my favorite meat loaf recipe, I end up with an extra half-pound of ground beef. So I came up with this easy Cajun mac and cheese dish to use it up.—June Ellis, Erie, Illinois

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped celery
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 tablespoon butter

Directions

In a large saucepan or skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add tomatoes and Cajun seasoning. Cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions, using 2 tablespoons milk and 1 tablespoon butter. Stir into beef mixture; cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 353 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 797mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.

When I follow my favorite meat loaf recipe, I end up with an extra half-pound of ground beef. So I came up with this easy Cajun mac and cheese dish to use it up.—June Ellis, Erie, Illinois

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