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Sloppy Joe Macaroni and Cheese
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 6
Found this on the line of the grocery store. My kids grabbed a hold of this one and wanted me to make it.
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter
8 ounces cavatappi pasta
1 small onion, chopped
1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (1 1/3 ounce) envelope sloppy joe seasoning mix
3 cups milk
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
12 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (3 cups)
1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F
2. Coat 2-qt. baking dish with 1 Tbs. butter.
3. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
4. Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat 1 Tbs. butter over medium heat.
5. Add onion; cook until softened.
6. Add beef; cook until lightly browned, 3 minutes.
7. Stir in sauce, 1 cup water and seasoning mix; cook 5 minutes.
8. Combine milk and mustard; bring to boil.
9. Reduce heat to low and whisk in flour; cook, whisking, until smooth and slightly thickened.
10. Stir in 2 cups cheese and pasta.
11. Spread meat mixture in baking dish; top with pasta mixture, then remaining cheese.
12. Melt remaining butter; stir in breadcrumbs.
13. Sprinkle over cheese.
14. Place baking dish on baking sheet.
15. Bake until golden, 25-30 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com