Western Macaroni and Cheese Dinner

Ingredients

• 1 (7 1/4 ounce) box prepared macaroni and cheese (pref. organic or natural)
• 1 cup chopped broccoli
• 1 lb ground turkey or lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup celery, sliced
• 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 cups corn, thawed if frozen
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Prepare Macaroni & Cheese as package directs, adding fresh chopped broccoli, if using, in with the noodles.

3. 3

   In a large ovenproof skillet (cast iron), brown meat, celery, green pepper and onion; cook until tender. Drain grease.

4. 4

   Stir in corn, tomato paste, water, garlic salt, salt (if using) and pepper. Add noodle dinner; mix well.

5. 5

   Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bake at 350° F, 15 to 20 minute Or in microwave oven for 8 to 10 minute.