"Kicked Up" Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Name: "Kicked Up" Macaroni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 1 -2 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1 -2 teaspoon salt; black pepper; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 -3 stalks celery, finely chopped; 2 (225 g) boxes macaroni & cheese dinner mix (I use Kraft); 2 (10 ounce) cans mushrooms, drained; 2 tablespoons HP steak sauce (or to taste); 1 dash Tabasco sauce (optional); 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup, undiluted; 2 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 1 -2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional); milk (to thin sauce) or half-and-half cream (to thin sauce)

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef
1 -2 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1 -2 teaspoon salt
black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 large onion, chopped
2 -3 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 (225 g) boxes macaroni & cheese dinner mix (I use Kraft)
2 (10 ounce) cans mushrooms, drained
2 tablespoons HP steak sauce (or to taste)
1 dash Tabasco sauce (optional)
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup, undiluted
2 (10 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 -2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
milk (to thin sauce) or half-and-half cream (to thin sauce)

1
Cook the pasta from the Kraft dinner until firm-tender (do not over cook, leave firm!) drain and rinse under cold water, set aside the cheese packages and the cooked macaroni.
2
In a large frypan or Dutch oven brown the ground beef with onion, garlic and celery until beef is no longer pink; drain fat.
3
Add in the mushrooms and the cooked macaroni to the ground beef; mix to combine.
4
In a bowl, mix together mushroom soup, tomato soup, HP steak sauce, Tabasco sauce (if using) green pepper, Parmesan cheese (if using) and the two packages of cheese mix; mix well to combine.
5
Add the mixture to the ground beef in the pan and stir to combine.
6
Simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes; reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, adding in milk to thin sauce (I use about 1/4-1/3 cup).
7
Delicious!

907

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef, 1 -2 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1 -2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic, and more.

Yes, "Kicked Up" Macaroni And Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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"Kicked Up" Macaroni And Cheese

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