For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of chili powder or a dash of hot sauce to the ground beef mixture. Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef. If you don't have a casserole dish, you can bake this in a large oven-safe skillet. For a richer flavor, use sharp cheddar cheese instead of the cheese sauce mix in the macaroni and cheese package.
Cowboy Macaroni
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME35 mins
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TOTAL TIME45 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS184
Saddle up for a taste of the Wild West with this hearty Cowboy Macaroni! Tender macaroni is mingled with savory ground beef, sweet corn, and a tangy tomato sauce, all blanketed in cheesy goodness. A true comfort food classic with a rustic twist.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate34 g
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Cholesterol111 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein30 g
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Saturated Fat13 g
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Sodium913 mg
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Sugar13 g
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Fat26 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. (15 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View While the macaroni is cooking, brown ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain excess grease. (10 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Drain macaroni; do not rinse. Return to the pot and add butter, milk, and both packages of cheese sauce mix from the macaroni and cheese package. Stir until well combined. (5 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Combine macaroni and cheese, ground beef mixture, undrained corn, tomato sauce, and tomato paste in a 2-quart casserole dish; mix well. (5 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and bake for another 2 minutes. (25 minutes)
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Brandy Kshlerin
Jun 2, 2025This is a great weeknight meal. It's quick, easy, and satisfying.
Zack Bogisich
Jul 23, 2024My family absolutely loved this! It was so easy to make and everyone went back for seconds.
Jeremie Heller
Jun 17, 2024I used gluten-free macaroni and it worked perfectly.
Akeem Hermiston
Feb 4, 2024I added a can of diced tomatoes and it gave it a nice fresh flavor.