Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese offers all the heart-warming comfort of your two favorite dishes combined into one fantastic meal. Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) box elbow macaroni |
3/4 lb lean ground turkey |
1/2 cup celery, minced |
1/2 cup carrot, shredded |
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained |
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste |
1/2 cup water |
1 (1 1/3 ounce) envelope manwich sloppy joe mix |
1 small onion, finely chopped |
1 tablespoon butter |
1/3 cup all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon ground mustard |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
4 cups 2% low-fat milk |
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce |
8 ounces velveeta reduced fat cheese product, cubed |
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded divided |
Directions:
1. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the turkey, celery and carrot over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain.
3. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, water and sloppy joe mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Drain macaroni; set aside. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, mustard, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk and Worcestershire sauce.
5. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat.
6. Stir in the process cheese until melted. Add macaroni and 1 cup cheddar cheese; mix well.
7. Spread two-thirds of the macaroni mixture in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread turkey mixture to within 2 inches of edges. Spoon remaining macaroni mixture around edges of pan.
8. Cover and bake at 375 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Cover and let stand until cheese is melted.
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