Sweet And Spicy Cheeseburger Mac Recipe

Ingredients

4

strips bacon, cut in 1/2-inch slices

1

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1/2

cup chopped onion

2

cups milk

1

cup hot water

1

                        box Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni

2

tablespoons sweet Thai chili sauce

1

cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (4 oz)

1/4

cup pickled sliced jalapeño chiles

Preparation

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon; place on paper towel. Add beef and onion to bacon drippings in skillet; cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is no longer pink; drain.

Add milk, hot water and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper™ box); stir to combine. Stir in uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper™ box) and chili sauce. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce is thick. Remove from heat.

Top with cheese and bacon; cover and let stand 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with sliced jalapeño chiles.

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