Mexican Macaroni and Cheese
- 1 pound Uncooked Hamburger Meat
- 1/2 whole Onion, Minced
- 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/4 cups Worcestershire Sauce
- 24 ounces, weight Mild, Chunky Salsa
- 12 ounces, weight Macaroni
- 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
- 1- 1/2 pound Velveeta Cheese
- 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Or Mexican Cheese
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Place the ground meat in a pan set over medium high heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, cumin and Worcestershire sauce.
- Cook until the meat is brown, then drain off the grease and return everything to the pan.
- Stir in the jar of salsa.
- Meanwhile, boil the macaroni noodles according to package instructions for al dente.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- Stir in enough olive oil to prevent the pasta from sticking.
- Set aside.
- Spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish (a 7 x 11 will do, too) with baking spray.
- Pour in half of the macaroni.
- Cut the Velveeta into small pieces, and place half of it over the pasta, then sprinkle a small handful of shredded cheese over that.
- Spread half of the meat mixture on top of the macaroni.
- Layer the last half of the macaroni on top of the meat, cover with more Velveeta and another small handful of shredded cheese.
- Cover with the last half of the meat mixture, and sprinkle a large handful of shredded cheese on top.
- Bake in the oven at 350 F for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through.
- Adapted from a recipe on Better Homes and Gardens website.
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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/mexican-macaroni-and-cheese/ (may not work)