~ corny southwestern casserole ~

Name: ~ Corny Southwestern Casserole ~
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 5 ounce(s) macaroni, cooked and drained; 2 tablespoon(s) oil; 1 pound(s) ground beef; 1 - onion, chopped; 1 - red bell pepper, chopped; 1 - jalapeno, seeded and chopped; 1 cup(s) sliced mushrooms; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 1/4 ounce(s) package, taco seasoning; 1 teaspoon(s) better than buillion beef paste or beef granules; 16 ounce(s) frozen corn; 1 - 14 ounce(s) can, drained - fire roasted tomatoes; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; red - pepper flakes - optional to taste; 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper; 2 slice(s) bread - torn into pieces; 4 ounce(s) shredded cheddar cheese; ## SAUCE; 1/4 cup(s) butter; 4 tablespoon(s) flour; 2 1/2 cup(s) milk; salt - & pepper to taste; pinch - cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 - 2 cup(s) shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on Aug 28, 2015

This is a creation of mine, that came to pass from cleaning out my pantry and refrigerator of ingredients needing to be used. I must say it turned out great. The family was quite pleased. The heat added to this dish can be taken out or use your own discretion. We like spicy, so I just add and don't really measure. Enjoy!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

5 ounces macaroni, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons oil
1 pound ground beef
1 - onion, chopped
1 - red bell pepper, chopped
1 - jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 cup sliced mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/4 ounces package, taco seasoning
1 teaspoon better than buillion beef paste or beef granules
16 ounces frozen corn
1 - 14 ounces can, drained - fire roasted tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
red - pepper flakes - optional to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 slices bread - torn into pieces
4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
SAUCE
1/4 cup butter
4 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups milk
salt - & pepper to taste
pinch - cayenne pepper
1 1/2 - 2 cups shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese

How To Make ~ corny southwestern casserole ~

Step 1

Cook pasta and drain. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Grease a 3 quart casserole dish. In a large skillet, heat oil and crumble in ground beef, breaking up as it cooks. To this, add the peppers, onion, mushrooms and cook until tender, add the garlic and cook another minute. Drain meat and add back to the pan.

Step 2

Stir in the taco seasoning, salt, bullion, pepper and red pepper flakes if using. Add the corn and cook over low until thawed. A couple minutes. Stir in fire roasted tomatoes. Set aside.
Step 3

Make sauce: Forgot photo. Heat the milk in a small saucepan, just until hot, not boiling. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture cooks and bubbles a bit, about 2 minutes. Add the hot milk, continuing to stir as the sauce thickens. Bring it to a boil. Add salt, pepper and cayenne to taste, lower the heat, and cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cheese until melted.
Step 4

Pour the sauce over the macaroni mixture, and blend well.
Step 5

Pour the mixture into prepared casserole and sprinkle with torn bread pieces and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is bubbly.
Step 6

Serve immediately.
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