Servings 8

INGREDIENTS:

1  (16 ounce) package uncooked elbow macaroni

1 pound ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (can omit or use pickled jalapeno)

4 large garlic cloves, minced (garlic loves can use more)

1 envelope taco seasoning mix (mild or spicy)

1 (14-1/2 ounce) ounce diced tomatoes, undrained

1 (10-3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup, undiluted

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

seasoned salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

shredded cheddar cheese OR Mexi blend cheese (use as much as you like)

INSTRUCTIONS:————————————————–

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.

In a Dutch oven, cook beef with onion and jalapeno over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

Add in garlic and continue cooking until meat is lightly browned (about 10-12 minutes).

Add in taco seasoning mix; cook stirring for 1 minute.

Stir in the tomatoes, condensed soup and tomato sauce;  bring to a boil stirring, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer  uncovered for about 25-30 minutes or until thickened.

Stir cooked macaroni into meat mixture and heat through.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and allow to melt.

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Servings 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

Make certain to drain the canned tomatoes very well before using, if your not a lover of tomatoes you may omit, adding in some cooked chopped chicken makes this a complete meal

1-2/3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

1  (10-3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted

1 cup light cream OR milk

1/2 teaspoon ground mustard powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste

6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion

1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, very well drained

6 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

2-1/2 tablespoons melted butter

Servings 6

INGREDIENTS:

2 -1/2 pounds cooked cubed potatoes OR 3 cups cooked macaroni or small shell pasta, drained

1 cup frozen peas, thawed

1 small celery ribs, finely diced

4 green onions, finely chopped

1 1/2 cups finely cubed cheddar cheese

4 -5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped ( more eggs sliced in wedges to garnish around the bowl if desired)

1/2 cup chopped sweet pickles ( optional, or sliced sweet sandwich pickles)

Dressing:

6 tablespoons sweet pickle relish

3/4 cup prepared ranch salad dressing

3/4 cup mayonnaise  OR  use 1/4 cup each mayonnaise and sour cream, OR 1/2 cup salad dressing 1/4 cup each mayonnaise and sour cream,

1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard or 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder

1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder ( optional but good to add in)

salt & freshly ground black pepper ( to taste, I use seasoned salt)

INSTRUCTIONS:———————————————

In a large bowl, combine the cooked cubed potatoes or cooked pasta with peas. celery, green onions, cheddar cheese and chopped eggs; toss to combine.

In a small bowl, combine relish, ranch salad dressing , mayonnaise, mustard and garlic powder;mix well then add to macaroni mixture; toss to coat then season with salt and pepper.

Mix in chopped sweet pickles.

Season with more salt and black pepper to taste.

Cover and refrigerate for 3 or more hours to blend flavors (the longer chilling time the better).

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You can also add in a small chopped onion or a can of drained sliced mushrooms if desired and/or some cooked chopped chicken

Servings 6

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni

1/3 cup butter

2-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

3 large eggs

2 cups heavy (33%) whipping cream (can use light cream but it will be thinner)

1 teaspoon Louisiana hot sauce (can use more)

1 teaspoon garlic powder (garlic lovers can use more)

1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste

1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs

INSTRUCTIONS:———————————————–

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Grease a 3-quart casserole dish.

Cook macaroni  just until tender to bite (4 minutes do not cook the macaroni until fully soft it will cook more in the oven) drain then return macaroni to pan and mix in 1/3 cup butter until melted, then remove from heat completely.

In a mixing bowl whisk the eggs with cream, hot sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to blend; mix in macaroni with 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese .

Pour mixture into casserole dish.

Spread the cream of mushroom soup over the top, then sprinkle remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup bread crumbs evenly over top.

Bake about 25 minutes or until top feels slightly crusty.

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The lasagna rolls and the sauce are cooked in the microwave!

Yield 8 lasagna rolls

INGREDIENTS:

8 uncooked lasagna noodles, cooked then rinsed under cold water

oil, as needed

1 small onion finely chopped

1 (8-ounce) package fresh sliced mushrooms

1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups shredded Kraft 4-Cheese Italiano blend cheese divided

1/2 cup ricotta cheese

1/4 cup minced fresh basil, divided

1/2 each seasoned salt and fresh ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Sauce:

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon each seasoned salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 (7-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, undrained

INSTRUCTIONS:——————————————-

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat (use enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of the skillet) add onion, mushrooms, spinach, and 3 garlic cloves; sauté 5 minutes or until onion and mushrooms are tender.

Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup 4-cheese blend, ricotta, 2 tablespoons basil, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and cayenne.

For the sauce;,place vinegar and remaining ingredients in a blender; process until smooth.

Place cooked noodles on flat surface; spread about 1/4 cup cheese mixture over each noodle, then roll up noodles jelly-roll fashion starting with short side.

Place the rolls, seam sides down in a shallow 2-quart microwave-safe dish.

Pour 1/4 cup sauce over each roll and cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap; microwave on HIGH 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup shredded Italiano 4-cheese blend (can use more cheese if desired) place back in microwave for about 1 minute to melt the cheese.

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Servings 10-12

INGREDIENTS:

1 (12-ounce) package wide egg noodles, uncooked

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1 (8-ounce) container sour cream

1 to 1-1/2 cups sugar

4 large eggs

1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained

1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted and divided

3 cups Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes cereal, coarsely crushed

1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS:————————————————–

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

Cook egg noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.

Using an electric mixer mix cream cheese and next 3 ingredients until smooth and well combined (start with 1 cup of sugar).

Stir in pineapple (add in more sugar is needed).

Stir together the cooked egg noodles with 1/4 cup melted butter, and cream cheese mixture.

Transfer into baking dish.

Stir together cereal, cinnamon, and remaining 1/4 cup melted butter; sprinkle over noodle mixture.

Bake at 45 to 50 minutes or just until set.

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Stuff the manicotti shells uncooked, they will cook in the sauce

Yield 14 manicotti

INGREDIENTS:

3/4 pound Italian sausage links, casings removed, cooked and drained

3-1/2 cups shredded Kraft 4-Cheese Italiao blend cheese, divided (or can use mozzarella)

1 cup cottage cheese

1 cup ricotta cheese

1  large garlic clove, minced

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste

1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste

14 uncooked manicotti shells  (one 8-ounce package)

5 cups pasta sauce (can use more)

INSTRUCTIONS:————————————

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

Pour 2 cups of the pasta sauce into the baking dish; set aside.

In a bowl combine the cooked sausage meat with 1-1/2 cups 4-Cheese blend or mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, garlic, egg and the next 4 ingredients.

Using clean hands stuff the sausage/cheese mixture between the uncooked manicotti shells.

Arrange stuffed shells in a single layer over sauce, then top with the remaining 3 cups of sauce (use a spoon to spread the sauce to cover the shells).

Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups shredded cheese evenly over sauce.

Cover tightly with foil.

Bake for 1 hour or until shells are tender.

Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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