Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Makes: 6 servings, about 1 cup each
- 1 package (14 ounces) Kraft Deluxe Macaroni & Sharp Cheddar Cheese Sauce
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup Kraft shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 Ritz crackers, coarsely crushed (about 1/4 cup)
Heat oven to 400°F.
Prepare dinner as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown beef with onion and bell pepper in large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes. Drain.
Add meat mixture to prepared dinner and stir in chipotle pepper. Spoon into greased 2-quart casserole or baking dish. Top with green onions, cheese and cracker crumbs.
Bake 15 minutes or until mixture is hot.
Tailgating Take Along: Make your casserole in a disposable foil pan. Just heat on a covered grill on low heat until mixture is golden and heated through.
Tip: For additional heat, increase to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
Substitute: Prepare using extra-lean ground beef and Kraft 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese.