Macaroni & Cheese Surprise!
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INGREDIENTS
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 2 cups Macaroni ; uncooked
- 2 qts Water ; (approx)
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 tbspoon Extra virgin olive oil ; (EVOO)
- 2 lbs Ground beef ; uncooked
- 2 lbs Sharp cheddar & Colby cheese ; grated & divided
- 1 can (10 3/4 oz) Cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 can (10 3/4 oz) Milk
- 1/2 package Saltine crackers ; crushed
INSTRUCTIONS
-Pre-heat oven to 350? F.
-Fill 2 quart pan 3/4 of the way with water; add salt and EVOO and place over medium-high heat.
When water has come to a complete boil, add macaroni and cook until tender, or approximately 8 minutes.
-While the macaroni is cooking, brown the ground beef (or replace with ground turkey if desired.)
-While both are cooking, spray the bottom and sides of a 13x9x2" glass pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Cover the bottom of the pan with part of the grated cheese.
-When the macaroni is finished cooking, drain off excess water, rinse off excess starch with cold water, shake off excess water and let stand for about 3-5 minutes to complete draining water. When water is drained, pour over cheese in oblong pan, making sure that all cheese is covered.
-Cover the macaroni with another layer of cheese.
-When the ground beef is finished, drain all fat off onto paper towels; spread meat evenly over the cheese.
-Pour the cream of mushroom soup in a shaker cup; fill the soup can 1/2 way with milk and add to the soup; shake until blended. Pour over the the meat layer, making certain that all the meat is covered.
-Cover the soup and milk mixture with another layer of cheese.
-Crumble Saltine Crackers completely over the top of the entire casserole.
-Bake at 350? for 1 hour or until cheese and crackers are golden brown.
NOTES
For a healthier option, substitute ground turkey for ground beef!
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Nutrition
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| Serving Size: 1 Serving (416g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 8 Servings | ||
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| Calories: 492 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 164 (33%) | ||
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| Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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| Total Fat 18.2g | 24 % | |
| Saturated Fat 6.9g | 35 % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g | ||
| Polyunsanturated Fat 0.9g | ||
| Cholesterol 77.4mg | 24 % | |
| Sodium 84.3mg | 3 % | |
| Potassium 497.2mg | 13 % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 49.7g | 15 % | |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 9 % | |
| Sugars, other 47.4g | ||
| Protein 29.8g | 43 % | |
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Calories per serving: 492
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