Saturday, April 16, 2011

Pizza Mac & Cheese

1 pkg. (7.25oz) mac & cheese dinner mix
6 cups water
1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 1/2 cups (6oz)  shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups (6oz) shredded cheddar cheese
1 jar (14oz) pizza sauce
1/2 cup sliced pepperoni


1) Set the cheese packet from dinner mix aside. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add macaroni, cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender.

2) Meanwhile, in  a large skillet, cook the beef , onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

3) Drain macaroni; stir in contents of cheese packet. Transfer to a greased round 2 1/2 qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Top with the beef mixture, pizza sauce, pepperoni and remaining  cheeses.

4) Bake , uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Serves 6