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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (278g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

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mushroom and green pepper flavor spaghetti sauce

Calories 809
Calories from Fat 419 (51%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 46.6g 71%
Saturated Fat 25.0g 124%
Monounsaturated Fat 15.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Trans Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 156mg 52%
Sodium 1582mg 65%
Potassium 963mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 44.3g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
Sugars 5.1g
Protein 51.7g 103%

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Macaroni and Cheese Surprise

Recipe #15990 | 25 min | 5 min prep | add private note

By: Shannon
Dec 18, 2001

My mother-in-law came up with this recipe and I had to learn to make it because my husband LOVES it. She always makes it for potluck dinners because kids love it. We always add a little sugar to the sauce, but that's optional.

SERVES 4 -6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 1 (18 ounce) jar mushroom and green pepper flavor spaghetti sauce

  • 1 (7 1/4 ounce) box macaroni and cheese mix
  • 8-10 slices individually wrapped cheese (Kraft Singles)

Directions

  1. 1
    Brown the meat and drain.
  2. 2
    Add spaghetti sauce and let simmer.
  3. 3
    Boil macaroni as directed on box.
  4. 4
    Drain macaroni and add back to pot.
  5. 5
    Add the cheese from the macaroni and cheese dinner.
  6. 6
    When the cheese is distributed, add the spaghetti sauce mixture.
  7. 7
    Mix well.
  8. 8
    Pour into 13x9 casserole dish.
  9. 9
    Cover the mixture with the Kraft singles.
  10. 10
    Bake at 375F for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  11. 11
    Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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From: NIN4NIN

On Sep 18, 2009

A very tasty treat. My wife would have preferred cheddar cheese but otherwise a great comfort food

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  • From: Miss April

    On Aug 6, 2009

    Super awesome recipe! Too easy to make and always a man-pleaser. Thank you!!!

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    From: Mysterygirl

    On Apr 25, 2002

    This is exactly what it sounds like. Good, unpretentious comfort food. It won't knock your socks off but it is great for those times when you don't feel like messing around too much in the kitchen and you don't know what to make. Especially since the ingredients are usually on hand. I would recommend this especially to people just learning to cook as this dish is extremely simple. Personally, I will probably add mushrooms, onions & peppers next time.

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  • From: Pat35honey

    On Mar 24, 2002

    My 16 yr old son cooks the family dinner once a week. This was easy for him to make and was a great hit!! Was completely gone by the next day. I think he'll be wanting to make this dish again soon!

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