Jenny's Helper (Like Belly Buster Only Easier)

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   Store brand or Kraft Mac-n-cheese will work fine for this.

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   In a large pot, boil 6 qts.

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   water.

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   Boil macaroni as directed on package.

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   Reserve cheese sauce packet.

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   Meanwhile, season ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder and dried onions.

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   Brown beef until no longer pink.

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   Drain macaroni when done, return to pot.

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   Add cooked meat, tomato sauce and dry cheese sauce packet.

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    Mix well and heat gently on stove top or pack into baking dish, cover and bake at 400 deg.

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    F. for 15 -20 minutes.

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    We sometimes add a dash of Tapatio hot sauce.

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    This multipies well: to each box of ma-n-cheese, add 1/2#meat and 8 oz.

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    tomato sauce.

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    So for 12 servings (feeds 2 adults, 2 teen boys and 2 toddlers) use 3 boxes mac, 1 1/2# meat and 3-8oz cans tomato sauce.

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    Just adjust size of pot and quantity of water used to boil pasta.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.