Meaty mac ’n’ cheese is a hearty mixture gets extra flavor from corn, ripe olives and zippy salsa. From Charlotte Kremer of Pahrump Nevada.

Ingredients 

1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese

1 pound ground beef

1/4 cup chopped onion

1-1/2 cups salsa

1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn

1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

3 tablespoons diced pimientos

Shredded cheddar cheese

Chopped tomato

Method 

Set aside cheese sauce mix from macaroni and cheese cook macaroni according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the salsa, corn, olives and pimientos; heat through.

Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture with contents of cheese sauce mix. Mix well; heat through. Garnish with cheese and tomato. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Notes and Tips 

The milk and butter listed on the macaroni and cheese package are not used in this recipe.