Cheesy Mac-Topped Casserole
Prep
20 MIN
Total
55 min
Servings
6 Servings
Ingredients
1 pkg
(14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Made With 2% Milk Cheese
1 lb
extra-lean ground beef
3
garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 tsp
dried oregano leaves
1 can
(28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 pkg
(9 oz.) frozen green beans, thawed, drained
1 cup
KRAFT 2% Milk Finely Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
Step 1
Heat oven to 375°F.
Step 2
Prepare Dinner as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown meat with garlic and oregano in large nonstick skillet; drain. Stir in tomatoes and beans.
Step 3
Spoon meat mixture into 13x9-inch baking dish; top with Dinner. Cover.
Step 4
Bake 30 min. or until heated through. Remove from oven. Top with cheese; let stand, covered, 5 min. or until melted.
Make Ahead:
Assemble casserole as directed. Refrigerate up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, bake as directed for 40 to 45 min. or until heated through. Top with cheese; continue as directed.
Substitute:
Prepare using 2 cups frozen green beans or Italian green beans, thawed.
Substitute:
Prepare using canned Italian-style diced tomatoes or pasta-ready diced tomatoes.
Make it Easy:
If using foil to cover the casserole, spray foil with cooking spray before using. Place, sprayed-side down, over casserole to prevent sticking.
Nutrition Bonus:
The macaroni and cheese dinner and the 2% Cheddar cheese in this low-calorie low-fat meal team up to provide a good source of calcium.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 390 Calories, 11g Total Fat, 5g Saturated Fat, 65mg Cholesterol, 980mg Sodium, 44g Total Carbohydrate, 4g Dietary Fiber, 9g Total Sugars, 30g Protein, N/A%DV Vitamin D, 40%DV Calcium, 20%DV Iron, N/A%DV Potassium