Creamy macaroni and cheese team with ground beef and zesty salsa to fix a tasty and quick skillet casserole. Mayonnaise is the ‘secret ingredient’ which enriches the dish; great for quick lunches and suppers.
1 pound lean ground beef
1 (16 ounce) jar ORTEGA Salsa – Homestyle Recipe (Mild)
1-1/2 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) package macaroni and cheese dinner
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Cook beef over medium-high heat in a large, deep skillet until no longer pink; drain. Stir in salsa, water, macaroni noodles, dry cheese sauce mix and mayonnaise; stir to mix well.
Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
Remove from heat; keep covered. Allow to stand for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
Makes 6 servings.