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Four Layer Hamburger and Macaroni Casserole

Source of Recipe

Heidi


Recipe Introduction

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.

List of Ingredients

Four Layer Hamburger and Macaroni Casserole

Estimated Times:
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 22 mins

Servings: 6


Ingredients


2 (12 ounces each) packages STOUFFER'S frozen Macaroni and Cheese
defrosted*, divided
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 (2 ounces) cup shredded cheddar cheese





Recipe

Directions


PREHEAT oven to 400º F.

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 1 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.

FOR FREEZE AHEAD:
PREPARE as above; do not top with tomato, potato chips and cheese.
Do not bake. Cover; freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in
refrigerator. Uncover. Top with tomato, potato chips and cheese.

PREHEAT oven to 400° F.

BAKE for 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly around edges.

* DEFROST Macaroni and Cheese in microwave on MEDIUM (50%) power for
5 to 6 minutes.