Betty's Oven-Baked Tomato Mac 'n Cheese Recipe Video

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make her sister's dreamy Oven-Baked Tomato Macaroni and Cheese recipe. Betty has previously posted a creamy macaroni and cheese recipe (made with Velveeta), and also a baked Cheddar macaroni and cheese, but this recipe has sharp cheddar cheese PLUS tomatoes!!!

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time45 Min
Ready In1 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
TasteMethod
Main Ingredient,

Ingredients

For pasta
 Elbow macaroni7 Ounce (I used salad macaroni)
 Water1 Liter (as needed)
 Salt1 Tablespoon (Boiled in salt water)
Other ingredients
 Butter/Margarine1 Tablespoon
 Chopped onion1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Milk/Skim milk1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Condensed cream of mushroom soup10 3⁄4 Ounce
 Shredded cheddar cheese2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Diced tomato14 1⁄2 Ounce, drained (You can save the drained juice and substitute it for the 1/2 cup milk)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 341 Calories from Fat 146

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 16 g25.1%

Saturated Fat 10 g50%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 49.1 mg16.4%

Sodium 448.7 mg18.7%

Total Carbohydrates 33 g11%

Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.6%

Sugars 5.3 g

Protein 14 g28.1%

Vitamin A 23.9% Vitamin C 15.3%

Calcium 30.6% Iron 5.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degree F.

MAKING
2. In a large pot, cook macaroni in boiling salted water for about 8 minutes or until al dente (chewy, but not mushy). Drain in colander and put it back into the pot.
3. For sauce, in a medium-sized sauce pan, melt butter or margarine and add chopped onion to it. Stir, and saute until translucent.
4. Add condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, cheddar cheese, and diced tomatoes. Mix well. Cook over low heat until the mixture is smooth and cooked through.
5. Pour sauce into the pot with macaroni and mix well.
6. In greased 8-inch by 10-inch Pyrex dish transfer the mixture and pop it in oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.

SERVING
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Editors Review

This dish can ideally be made for the entire family. We all have eaten Macaroni with Cheese but this recipe has a twist, which is the tomato used in the recipe. Kids too will love this dish.
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