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Four Layer Hamburger and Macaroni Casserole

Ingredients

1. 2    (12-oz.) packages – Stouffer’s® frozen Macaroni – and Cheese, – defrosted,divided
2. 8 oz lean ground beef
3. 2 T  Ortega® Taco Seasoning Mix
4. 2 T  sour cream
5. 1/2 c  diced tomato
6. 1/3 c  crushed potato or tortilla – chips
7. 1/2    (2-oz.) cup shredded cheddar – cheese

Preparation method

1. Preheat oven to 400º F.
2. Combine beef and seasoning mix in large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes or until beef is no longer pink.
3. Combine one package macaroni and cheese and sour cream in medium bowl; spread over bottom of 8-inch-square baking dish. Top with beef mixture. Spread remaining package macaroni and cheese over beef mixture; top with tomato, potato chips and cheese.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly around edges.

Note: Frozen macaroni and cheese, ground beef and taco seasoning mix make a surprise-filled casserole enhanced with sour cream,  crushed tortilla chips and shredded Cheddar cheese. Each layer packs lots of zesty flavor.