Cowboy's Delight

This is another recipe that we had growing up. 

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) package macaroni and cheese Or Whole wheat elbow noodles.
• 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
• 1 (10 ounce) can canned whole kernel corn
• 4 0z low fat cream cheese
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper chopped
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Prepare the macaroni and cheese according to the directions on the package. (Or boil the noodles)
2. Brown the ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
3. In a 2 quart casserole dish, combine the macaroni and cheese, ground beef, onion, cream cheese tomato paste, tomato sauce, and corn with its liquid. Mix well.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through. Top with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Or Reduced fat Cheddar!