Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
10.75 unit

tomato soup

0.5 cup

water

1.5 cup

monterey jack cheese

shredded

3 tbsp

parmesan cheese

2 tsp

oregano

1 tsp

sweet basil

1 tsp

garlic powder

0.5 tsp

salt

1 tsp

onion powder

2 cup

elbow macaroni

cooked

Step 1
~6 min

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2
~6 min

In a mixing bowl, stir together tomato soup and water until well blended.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 3
~6 min

Add Monterey Jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, oregano, sweet basil, garlic powder, salt, and onion powder to the soup mixture and stir until well combined.

Step 4
~6 min

Gently fold in the cooked elbow macaroni.

Step 5
~6 min

Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 6
~6 min

Top with buttered Italian-style bread crumbs.

Step 7
~6 min

Arrange 3 green pepper rings on top.

Step 8
~6 min

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Step 9
~6 min

Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 10
~6 min

To make buttered bread crumbs, add a little melted butter to fine dry bread crumbs until moist but not soggy.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.

Use freshly grated cheese for the best flavor.

Broil for the last few minutes of baking for a crispy top.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve as a main course or side dish.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic Bread
Roasted Vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Potluck
Holiday

Popularity Score

70/100

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