Frozen macaroni and cheese, ground beef
and taco seasoning mix make a surprise-filled casserole enhanced
with sour cream, crushed tortilla chips and shredded cheddar
cheese. Each layer packs lots of zesty flavor.
Four
Layer Hamburger and Macaroni Casserole
- 2 (12-ounce) packages
frozen macaroni and cheese, defrosted* - divided use
8 ounces lean ground beef
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 cup diced tomato
1/3 cup crushed potato or tortilla chips
1/2 cup (2-ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- Preheat oven to 400ºF
(205°C).
- Combine beef and seasoning
mix in large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally,
for 2 to 3 minutes or until beef is no longer pink.
- Combine one package macaroni
and cheese and sour cream in medium bowl; spread over bottom
of 8-inch-square baking dish. Top with beef mixture. Spread remaining
package macaroni and cheese over beef mixture; top with tomato,
potato chips and cheese.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes
or until bubbly around edges.
Makes 6 servings.
*To Defrost: Remove tray
from outer package; cut film to vent. Microwave on MEDIUM (50%)
power for 5 to 6 minutes.
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