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This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc.

Cheeseburger Mac
20 to 25 minutes

Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1-1/2 cups water
1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
8 to 10 dill pickle slices (optional)
Instructions:
1. Brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink in center, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Pour off drippings.
2. Stir in water and macaroni; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 7 to 8 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
3. Stir in contents of cheese sauce packet, butter and milk. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
4. Serve beef mixture topped with pickle slices, if desired.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information per serving: 540 calories; 29 g fat (14 g saturated fat; 10 g monounsaturated fat); 116 mg cholesterol; 505 mg sodium; 36 g carbohydrate; 1.1 g fiber; 32 g protein; 8.3 mg niacin; 0.4 mg vitamin B6; 2.6 mcg vitamin B12; 4.3 mg iron; 19.8 mcg selenium; 5.6 mg zinc.
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