Cheesy Tomato Macaroni Casserole 🧀🍅

Nanny’s Macaroni and Cheese Casserole 🧀🍅

Description: My Nanny (grandma) taught this to all her boys so that they would know how to fend for themselves. Others in the family constantly ask her to make this for them. A perfect comfort food.

Recipe Category: One Dish Meal

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Keywords: Cheese, Canadian, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours

Servings: 10

Calories per serving: 141.6

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 1 can stewed tomatoes
• 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 6 slices of bread

Instructions:

1. Boil elbow pasta until tender: Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook until tender according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. Prepare the casserole mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked elbow macaroni, stewed tomatoes (undrained), grated sharp cheddar cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

3. Assemble the casserole: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a casserole dish with butter or cooking spray. Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.

4. Top with cheese and bread: Tear the slices of bread into little crouton-sized pieces and sprinkle them evenly over the top of the macaroni and cheese mixture. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top of the bread pieces, ensuring even coverage.

5. Bake the casserole: Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil to prevent the cheese from burning. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.

6. Serve and enjoy: Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Scoop out generous portions onto plates and savor the creamy, cheesy goodness of Nanny’s Macaroni and Cheese Casserole.

This hearty and satisfying dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or whenever you’re craving some classic comfort food. Serve it with a side salad or some steamed vegetables for a balanced meal the whole family will love. Enjoy! 🍽️🧀