Hearty Mac & Cheese

This recipe is adjusted from a Taste of Home cookbook issue I picked up at the grocery years back. (click here for original)

This hearty and delicious meal is a favorite for everyone in my house.

Ingredients

2-7.5oz box Kraft Macaroni & Cheese

1 lb ground beef

1/2 small onion (diced)

1 green pepper (diced)

1- 10.75oz can condensed tomato soup, undiluted

2 Tablespoons water

2 Tablespoons ketchup

2 teaspoons mustard

1 teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon dried oregano

1¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Salt & pepper to taste

1- 15oz can corn

1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup butter

1¼ cup milk

Directions

Cook macaroni noodles according to package directions; set cheese packet aside. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain.

Add the soup, water, ketchup, mustard, seasonings, salt & pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4 minutes.

Drain macaroni; add to the beef mixture. Stir in the corn, cheese, contents of reserved cheese packet, butter and milk. Cook over medium heat until heated through.