Meaty Mac N Cheese Recipes

MEATY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Prepare mac and cheese according to box directions, using salted water.
• Meanwhile, brown meat and drain grease.Rinse meat if desired to remove even more grease.
• Season meat with onion and garlic- fresh and sauteed can be used instead- and add any additional seasonings that your family likes. SEE NOTE - skip if using left over meat- but do reheat the leftovers.
• Add meat to prepared mac and cheese and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
• At this point you can add EXTRAS such as additional grated cheese, great opportunity to sneak in veggies - peas, carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, etc., Use what you like or try this to entice kids to eat things they normally wouldn't.
• I have even added some spinach to the meat mixing it in well so it is not as noticeable! Sometimes you have to be sneaky! hehehe.
• NOTE: This is even faster when you use left over taco meat, sloppy joes, crumbled meatloaf, etc -- Add what your family likes.
• No this isn't the healthiest meal- but it IS so much healthier for them than a greasy burger grabbed on the run, and you can make it as healthy as you choose- I have even used leftover homemade mac and cheese- No preservatives at all that way!
• You can 'fancy' it up by topping it with extra cheese or breadcrumbs and popping it under the broiler for a minute just to brown.
• A real time saving tip that the kids love is to put the entire mixture in a lightly sprayed casserole pan and top with biscuit dough- you can even use the ones in the can, bake per can instructions until the biscuits are done.

TEX-MEX MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown beef and drain off excess fat. Add taco seasoning and water according to seasoning package directions and simmer for 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
• Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions, adding butter or margarine and milk as indicated. Combine beef mixture and macaroni and cheese. Mix together and serve.

MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine eggs and milk; stir in bread crumbs, onion, parsley, salt, sage, and pepper. Add ground meat. Using clean hands, mix lightly until combined. Lightly pat mixture into an 8x4x2-inch loaf pan.

MEATY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Pre-cook the pasta according to package instructions.
• Using a large skillet add a small amount of oil before adding diced onions. Saute onions until fragrant.
• Add ground beef, incorporate with the onions and cook thouroughly.
• Add seasoning: salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, bouillon cube, and broth or water.
• Add pasta and mix well before adding cheeses. Incorporate cheeses with pasta and meat.
• Note: Add more liquid to the mixture if necessary.
• Serve or add to a casserole dish and top with additional cheese and bake in the oven until cheese melts.
• Enjoy!!!

HEARTY MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; set cheese packet aside. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain., Add the soup, water, ketchup, mustard and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4 minutes., Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture. Add the corn, cheese, contents of reserved cheese packet, butter and milk. Cook and stir until cheese and butter are melted.

MEATY MAC 'N' CHEESE

Steps:

• Set aside cheese sauce mix from macaroni and cheese; cook macaroni according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the salsa, corn, olives and pimientos; cook until heated through. , Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture with contents of cheese sauce mix. Cook and stir until blended and heated through. Sprinkle with cheese and tomato.

SEAFOOD MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE

Steps:

• Peel and de-vein shrimp if needed.
• Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain well.
• Place drained macaroni in a large mixing bowl.
• Add the sour cream, stir together well, until all noodles are coated.
• Add the crab meat, stir well.
• Finely chop the green onion. Set Aside.
• Grate the white cheddar cheese. Set aside.
• Grate the mozzarella cheese. Set aside.
• Melt the butter in a medium sauce pan, or skillet.
• Add the shrimp. Turn and stir shrimp until lightly done.
• Remove shrimp from pan. Chop slightly when cooled. Add to the macaroni mixture.
• Add the finely chopped onions to the sauce pan, sauté until tender.
• Sprinkle flour over onions and mix well. Let cook and brown for about one minute.
• Slowly add the milk, stirring constantly until mixture begins to thicken.
• Gradually add the grated Cheddar Cheese, stirring constantly until cheese melts.
• Pour cheese mixture over the macaroni and seafood mixture. Stir well to combine.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Place the mixture in a well buttered baking dish.
• Sprinkle top with grated mozzarella cheese.
• Sprinkle bread crumbs on top of the mozzarella cheese.
• Sprinkle lightly with Paprika, to add color.
• Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly browned on top.
• Serve warm and Enjoy!