Western Mac Recipes

WESTERN MAC

Steps:

• 1. Gather all of your ingredients.
• 2. Prepare Macaroni and Cheese Dinner as directed on box.
• 3. Brown meat, celery and onion.
• 4. Stir in corn, tomato paste, water, salt and pepper.
• 5. Add macaroni and cheese and mix well.
• 6. Pour into a two quart casserole and sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese on top. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Can also be left in iron skillet and baked. This is how I now do it thanks to Cassie's suggestion!
• 7. Serve and enjoy!

SOUTHWEST MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except cheese in 12-inch nonstick skillet. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer 10 to 14 minutes, stirring frequently, until macaroni is tender. Stir in cheese until melted.

WESTERN MACARONI AND CHEESE DINNER

Steps:

• 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.

WESTERN MAC

Steps:

• Prepare Kraft Macaroni and Cheese as directed.
• Brown meat, celery, green pepper and onion, cook until tender. Stir in corn, tomato paste, water, salt and pepper. Add Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Dinner; mix well.
• Pour into 2-qt. casserole; bake at 350 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes.

WESTERN MACARONI

Steps:

• Prepare macaroni and cheese according to pkg.
• directions.
• Brown meat, green pepper, and onion.
• Cook until veggies are tender and meat is cooked through.
• Stir in corn, tomato paste, water, salt, and pepper.
• Add prepared macaroni and cheese dinner and mix well.
• Simmer 10-15 minutes.

WAGON WHEEL WESTERN BBQ MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with a generous amount of salt. Boil the pasta until al dente, 2 to 3 minutes less than the package instructions.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot over medium heat, add the evaporated milk and Dijon and whisk together. Bring to a simmer. Toss the Cheddar, shelf-stable cheese and cornstarch together in a bowl until totally coated. Stir into the sauce cheese and heat, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is silky and smooth, about 5 minutes.
• Drain the pasta, then add to the cheese sauce and stir to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
• Sprinkle an even layer of the mozzarella over the top. Drizzle the barbecue sauce over the cheese, and top with a thick layer of crumbled potato chips.
• Bake, uncovered, until gooey and bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve hot.

COWBOY MACARONI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Prepare the macaroni and cheese according to the directions on the package.
• Brown the ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
• In a 2 quart casserole dish, combine the macaroni and cheese, ground beef, onion, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and corn with its liquid. Mix well.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through. Top with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.