dirty macaroni and cheese

Name: Dirty Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounce(s) dry elbow macaroni; 4 tablespoon(s) steak seasoning, divided; 2 pound(s) lean ground beef; 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 2 banana peppers, chopped; 1 medium Vidalia sweet onion, peeled and diced; 3 1/2 tablespoon(s) Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon(s) honey mustard; 1 tablespoon(s) margarine; 1 cup(s) heavy whipping cream; 3/4 cup(s) half and half; 2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 8 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened; 2 cup(s) cubed processed American cheese; 1 cup(s) shredded Mexican cheese blend

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raymond spencer

st bernard, LA

Updated on Mar 25, 2025

I created this macaroni and cheese recipe in the style of dirty rice. It's good with side salad and dinner rolls.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

16 ounces dry elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons steak seasoning, divided
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
2 banana peppers, chopped
1 medium Vidalia sweet onion, peeled and diced
3 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon honey mustard
1 tablespoon margarine
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup half and half
2 teaspoons garlic powder
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups cubed processed American cheese
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

How To Make dirty macaroni and cheese

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Transfer to a greased casserole dish. Season with 2 Tbsp steak seasoning.
Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly for 7 minutes; drain and discard the grease.
Step 4

Reduced to low heat. Stir in chopped red bell and banana pepper, diced vidalia sweet onion, Worcestershire sauce, honey mustard, and remaining steak seasoning.
Step 5

Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 6

Heat margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Combine heavy whipping cream, half and half, garlic powder, and cream cheese. Stir well and bring it to a boil for 5 minutes until thickened.
Step 7

Add ground beef mixture and cubed American cheese; mix well for 3 minutes until blended. Remove from heat.
Step 8

Pour over a prepared casserole dish with macaroni and spread evenly. Sprinkle with shredded Mexican cheese blend.
Step 9

Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Cool completely for 9 minutes.
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