Zesty Cheeseburger Mac Casserole

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15 min

total time

54 min

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recipe by: kraft

What You Need

3 cups frozen vegetable blend with broccoli, carrots and cauliflower

1 pkg. (225 g) Kraft Dinner Macaroni and Cheese

3/4 cup skim milk

1/4 cup Kraft Calorie Wise Zesty Italian Dressing

3/4 lb. (340 g) extra lean ground beef, cooked, drained

3/4 cup Kraft Part Skim Mozzarella Shredded Cheese, divided

Make It

PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Place frozen vegetables in colander in sink. Cook Macaroni as directed on package. Pour cooked macaroni over vegetables in colander to drain and quickly thaw vegetables.

RETURN macaroni and vegetables to saucepan. Add Cheese Sauce Mix, milk and dressing; mix well. Add cooked meat and 1/4 cup of the shredded cheese; mix well. Spoon into 2-L casserole dish; cover with lid.

BAKE 35 min. or until heated through. Uncover; top with remaining shredded cheese. Bake an additional 3 to 4 min. or until cheese is melted.

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Make Ahead

Prepare as directed except for baking; cover. Refrigerate up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, bake, covered, at 375°F for 40 to 45 min. or until heated through. Remove from oven; uncover. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Let stand 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Substitute

Substitute 2 cans (170 g each) solid white tuna packed in water, drained, for the cooked ground beef.