Tex-Mex Mac n’ Cheese

by Alexandra Spitzer
Email: aspitzer@smu.edu

This southern twist on a classic recipe is a delicious and indulging treat!

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef

1 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

1 package macaroni and cheese dinner, prepared with milk and margarine as package directs

1 can (14.5 to 16 ounces) tomatoes, diced, with liquid

1 can (12 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained

1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste

Preparation:

Brown ground beef with salt and pepper in a large skillet. Add onion and green pepper; continue cooking until onion is tender. Add corn and tomatoes and tomato paste; heat through. Stir in prepared macaroni and cheese dinner; simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.

Serves 6.