When dinnertime starts with a box of mac and cheese, how can you go wrong? Hearty and easy to make and clean up, this one-pan dish will be a weeknight staple.
'I created this zippy side dish after eating something similar at a restaurant. It complements any Tex-Mex meal wonderfully,' writes Michelle Dennis of Clarks Hill, Indiana. 'Sometimes I add cubes of grilled chicken breast to the rice to make it a meal in itself.'
My husband requests these burgers weekly and loves every bite, notes Tina Green of Albany, Oregon. I usually make extra dressing and keep it in the refrigerator to use on beef sandwiches or wraps.
Trust us, this ooey-gooey warm-from-the oven bake is cheesier than you ever thought possible. Your kids will fall in love with macaroni and cheese all over again.
Substitute chicken for pork in this dish, if you prefer. Pink beans are similar to pinto beans, but smaller; if you can't find pink beans, substitute pintos. Add cheddar corn bread and orange slices to round out the meal.
