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recipe for beef macaroni casserole

Beef Macaroni Casserole

Macaroni is baked in a seasoned ground beef tomato sauce and topped with Cheddar cheese. A great weeknight casserole recipe.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for good ole macaroni tuna casserole

Good Ole Macaroni Tuna Casserole

You can't go wrong with a classic. Mac and cheese, tuna, mushroom soup, more cheese, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hawaiian mac & cheese

Hawaiian Mac & Cheese

If you think all you need to turn ordinary mac n' cheese into Hawaiian mac n' cheese is ham and pineapple, you're right! Flower leis and tropical drinks optional.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for better than kraft macaroni and cheese

Better Than Kraft Macaroni and Cheese

Enjoy a quick and satisfying homemade mac and cheese that's better than the boxed kind. This recipe features elbow macaroni in a rich cheese sauce.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheddar chicken spirals

Cheddar Chicken Spirals

Use up leftover cooked chicken in this simple casserole dish made with spiral pasta, mayo, mixed veggies, and cheddar cheese.

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for mom's famous manicotti (or stuffed shells)

Mom's Famous Manicotti (or Stuffed Shells)

The beef and cheese filling in this recipe is versatile and can be used in either manicotti tubes or jumbo pasta shells.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheesy macaroni and hot dogs

Cheesy Macaroni And Hot Dogs

Classic recipe for kids and college students. Macaroni and cheese mixed with hot dog slices and baked with a breadcrumb topping.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy three-ingredient macaroni and cheese

Easy Three-Ingredient Macaroni and Cheese

This recipe for macaroni and cheese is perfect for busy weeknights or when you're short on time. With just pasta, processed cheese, and milk, this simple yet...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for meat lover's pizza casserole

Meat Lover's Pizza Casserole

All your favorite pizza ingredients baked into a hearty casserole. Made with ground beef, pepperoni, elbow macaroni, pizza sauce, and mozzarella cheese.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for burrito lasagna

Burrito Lasagna

Can't decide between a Italian or Tex-Mex dinner? This casserole recipe layers burrito ingredients in between tortillas, Italian-style.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for all day slow cooker macaroni and cheese

All Day Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

Homestyle mac and cheese made with elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, evaporated milk, regular milk, and eggs.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for children's spaghetti

Children's Spaghetti

Made with spaghetti pasta, ground beef, onion, tomato paste, tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for polka dot macaroni and cheese

Polka Dot Macaroni And Cheese

Polka dot macaroni is a kiddy classic. Sliced up hot dog "polka dots" baked on top of creamy mac n' cheese is fun and impossible for kids to turn down.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for american ravioli-style casserole

American Ravioli-Style Casserole

Made with water, tomato sauce, cream of mushroom soup, onion, ground beef, elbow macaroni, Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for hot dog casserole

Hot Dog Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, elbow macaroni, onion, green bell pepper, garlic powder, hot dogs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beefaroni

Beefaroni

Made with salt and pepper, sugar, elbow macaroni pasta, ground beef, garlic, onion, tomato soup, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamy mac & cheese alfredo

Creamy Mac & Cheese Alfredo

Made with Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, elbow macaroni pasta, Alfredo pasta sauce, chicken broth

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker macaroni and beef

Slow Cooker Macaroni And Beef

Made with mushroom pieces, salt and pepper, ground beef, corn, macaroni pasta, tomato soup, onion

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for tuna and shells

Tuna And Shells

Made with margarine or butter, cracker crumbs, mushroom soup, shells and cheese mix, frozen peas, tuna

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheesy chicken noodle bake

Cheesy Chicken Noodle Bake

Made with black pepper, chicken broth, chunk chicken, egg noodles, Colby-Jack Cheese, poultry seasoning, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mac and cheese triangles

Mac And Cheese Triangles

Made with cheese, bread crumbs, macaroni and cheese mix, oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sloppy joe spaghetti cups

Sloppy Joe Spaghetti Cups

Made with water, tomato paste, Sloppy Joe seasoning mix, spaghetti, nonstick cooking spray, egg, sour cream, sharp cheddar cheese, salt, ground beef


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker layered pasta pepperoni dinner

Slow Cooker Layered Pasta Pepperoni Dinner

Made with Mozzarella cheese, Colby cheese, spaghetti sauce, ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms, pepperoni, kluski noodles, pizza sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker beef, tomato, and macaroni dinner

Slow Cooker Beef, Tomato, And Macaroni Dinner

Made with black pepper, seasoned or garlic salt, olive oil, sirloin steak, Vidalia onion, diced tomatoes, elbow macaroni

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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