Ingredients
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1 (7 1/4 ounce) box prepared macaroni and cheese (pref. organic or natural)
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1 cup chopped broccoli
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1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb lean ground beef
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1/2 cup celery, sliced
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1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
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1/2 cup onion, chopped
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2 cups corn, thawed if frozen
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Prepare Macaroni & Cheese as package directs, adding fresh chopped broccoli, if using, in with the noodles.
- In a large ovenproof skillet (cast iron), brown meat, celery, green pepper and onion; cook until tender. Drain grease.
- Stir in corn, tomato paste, water, garlic salt, salt (if using) and pepper. Add noodle dinner; mix well.
- Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bake at 350° F, 15 to 20 minute Or in microwave oven for 8 to 10 minute.