Wednesday, April 7, 2010

SPICY MAC 'N' CHEESE BUDGET CASSEROLE

Description
This meal tastes great and costs next to nothing to prepare!

Ingredients
2 packages of mac and cheese
1 can evaporated milk
1 stick of butter
half lb chop meat
2 links of fresh chorizo
1 sm onion chopped
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped fine
1 clove garlic chopped
3 tlbs chopped parsley
2cups frozen peas
8oz grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 half teaspoon cumin
3 tblsp of extra virgin olive oil

Directions
In a large pot bring 2 quarts of water to a boil (prepare 2 packages of mac and cheese according to directions on the box, using the following amounts in place of the normal directions: 1 stick of butter and one can of evaporated milk, and of course the cheese packets that come in the box. Set aside in the pot after it's all mixed and add the peas. Preheat oven to 350. Meanwhile add extra virgin olive oil to a skillet brown the ground beef and chorizo, breaking it apart into small pieces. When almost browned add everything else except the grated cheddar and peas. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Then add the meat mixture to the mac and cheese and peas mix well. Add half of this mixture to an 8x12x2 baking dish. Sprinkle half the grated cheddar then layer in the rest of the mixture and the rest of the cheese. Cake for 15 minutes in a 350 oven.

Prep Time: 15 Min
Cook Time: 15 Min
Total Time: 30 Min

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