Beef Mac-N-Cheese Casserole

Last updated on February 23, 2019 by Liza Hawkins

This beef mac-n-cheese casserole is like the comfort food you never knew you needed!

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For some reason dubbing oneself a “foodie” means everyone assumes you don’t like “normal” food.

Like processed, slow cooker, fatty, pre-packaged food.

My view of a foodie?

You can appreciate ALL kinds of food—even the non-organic, boxed, out of season varieties like this beef mac-n-cheese casserole!

It’s oddly satisfying, super easy to make, and oh sooooo good.

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Yield: 4

Beefy Mac 'n Cheese Casserole

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 box shells and cheese dinner
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 can petite diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 cup crispy onion strips (a la green bean casserole)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Set a medium skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes to preheat. Add the ground beef, onion, garlic salt, and pepper, stirring to combine. Saute until the beef is just browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain the beef, return it to your pan and reduce heat to medium. Add the tomato sauce, stirring to combine. Remove from heat.

Meanwhile, follow the package instructions for the Velveeta Shells and Cheese Dinner. When complete, add the tomatoes, stirring to combine.

In a 1-1/2 quart casserole, add the Velveeta Shells and Cheese mixture. Layer the ground beef mixture on top. If desired, sprinkle with the crushed potato chips.

Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly around the edges.