Tomato Macaroni and Cheese
Delicious Tomato Macaroni and Cheese casserole recipe, ready in less than 1 hour.
If you add tomatoes to macaroni and cheese, that makes it a healthy dish, right? I’m glad you agree with me!
For this recipe we are mixing 2 cups of fresh chopped tomatoes with some cheesy macaroni noodles. If you don’t have fresh, don’t worry I got you covered too. Instead substitute it with 1 can of diced tomatoes. I have a entire macaroni and cheese recipe section now and check out how many of them have vegetables in… I really love getting veggies cheesy! So next time you’re craving some homemade mac and cheese add some tomatoes! Enjoy!
Tomato Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 cups macaroni noodles
- 8 oz cheese either cheddar or mozzarella
- 2 cups fresh diced tomatoes or 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
Instructions
- In a large pot boil macaroni noodles per directions on box. Drain and put half in a greased casserole dish.
- Take half of cheese and add on top of macaroni.
- Put remaining half of macaroni noodles on top, then top again with remaining cheese.
- Stir together diced tomatoes, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, thyme and pepper in bowl. Pour over macaroni mixture.
- Spread bread crumbs on top of dish.
- Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
My hubby and I shared a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato added (on the inside and outside) today, Pamela, and somehow the tomato made it so much tastier. So … love this tomatoey version of macaroni cheese!
Also, soooo inspired by your tomato-growing. I would LOVE to be able to do that one day not too far away!
Just gorgeous Pam! Anything with tomatoes and cheese has to be incredible! Have a wonderful week!
It was pretty hot here this weekend – summer is definitely coming fast! And I love this mac and cheese – tomatoes are one of my favorites!
Love the addition of tomatoes to macaroni and cheese. Plus you can’t go wrong with a bread crumb topping!
This is one of my favourite comfort treats!
Yum! I love a cheesy breadcrumb crust. 🙂 As a result of your post, I have been Google searching different things like, “When is the best time to grow tomatoes in Portland?” Turns out, it is almost time! I have a bunch of notes I am currently writing down. The plan is to visit a nursery this week armed with a bit of knowledge before making any final decisions. 🙂
Grow Michelle grow! Can’t wait to see your veggies in a few months!
I can never resist mac and cheese! Love the addition of tomatoes!
Perfect comfort food. I like that baked macaroni and cheese has become more popular, it’s so much better with that crust!
Of course I agree with you! One never argues with mac and cheese, you know 😉
Yes, yes I do love my veggies covered in cheese! That is the very best kind! And who doesn’t love a good mac n cheese recipe??? This one … it’s comfort food … sorta all grown up!
Tomatoes and Mac n cheese combined is a genius idea…..can’t wait for the garden update!
I thought I slathered on the sun screen Saturday as I worked in the garden planting our little tomatoes…..nope—I am nursing a horrendous sun burn. What ever lead me to wear a tank top?!?!?!? 🙂
Get that big brim hat on Debra! Sorry that happened, it’s the worst. 🙁
I’m a mac ‘n’ cheese fiend, and I feel like I can always count on you to share a new mac ‘n’ cheese recipe! And yes, adding in some fresh tomatoes definitely makes it a healthy dinner (in my book, at least!)
oh those lovely tomato saplings…beautiful…and this dish is an all time favorite comfort food with a tangy-sweet tomato twist…loved it,thanks 🙂
A yummy easy peasy recipe too! Yeah for tomato plants! I have 4 tomato plants in larger pots!
Tomatoes are such a great way to wake up mac & cheese…I adore tomatoes in almost everything and it is a great mate for pasta. I can just imagine your tomato planting excitement. Our farmer’s market opened up last Sunday and it was just amazing to walk among all the fresh produce and herbs.
Who doesn’t love Mac and Cheese. Despite the fact there are many ways to prepare it, I have never done the tomato inclusion. Yay another excuse to make another batch of Mac and Cheese. You are my friend. Lol. Hey I am a gardener too. I am liking your gardening blogs also.
I always add some sort of veggie to my mac n cheese! Tomatoes are a lovely addition…even better if they’re fresh. Now I want some mac n cheese…
obviously this mac n cheese is health food. I know I’ll feel super proud of myself when I make it like-look at me! Eatin tomatoes (and mac n cheese)! 😀
Tomatoes make everything healthier 😀 This dish sounds delicious! I’m loving this combination!
yum! looks so comforting!
Tomatoes are made for mac and cheese, delicious addition 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
This looks divine!
Yum! I need to do more experimenting with veggies in mac and cheese. I think this recipe will be a great place to start! I’m anxiously awaiting my first homegrown tomatoes of the season, too. 🙂
I love adding different food items into my macaroni and cheese. I really like what you did and the topping looks great.
This sounds soooo delicious and tomatoes are my favorite!!! I can eat them like apples. I can’t wait to try this 🙂
lol… Being an “Irishman”, that grew older, [Never “UP”!]; with MY SICILIAN,”PAISANS”!… WE WERE RAISED, EATING MACARONI & CHEESE, PREPARED THIS WAY?… LOL. Having my first taste of the Kraft, boxed version, at a friends house, [at about age 12?…], a white kid!….[ Non – Italian!]; for Dinner, i was perplexed, at why alot of kids, Raved about this method of preparation?… lol
Sounds delish. For a little kick, think I’ll add a can of rotel tomatoes instead of plain!!
Yum Doris, that sounds great!
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