Skinny Cheeseburger Casserole

Everything you love about a cheeseburger, baked into a lighter, family-friendly casserole.

Makes about 8 servings

Ingredients:

1 lb 96% lean ground beef

1 lb box elbow macaroni (or your choice pasta)

1 can Rotel

1-3/4 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese

1-1/4 cup ketchup

2 T yellow mustard

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. In a large pot cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

3. In a large frying pan cook your ground beef until browned. Drain fat and return ground beef to pan.

4. Add ketchup,mustard, and 3/4 cup reduced fat shredded cheese to ground beef and mix together.

5. In a 9x13 baking dish layer pasta, remaining reduced fat shredded cheese, then ground beef mixture and bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

6. Serve in small bowls.

Nutrition Information (per serving): 337 calories, 9g fat, 45g carb, 28g protein