"[A] little casserole I came up with a few years back ..."

My ami Mr. Jimmy and I were recently having a conversation about hot sauces. He confessed that he's grown quite fond of Trappey's Bull Louisiana Hot Sauce. I told Mr. Jimmy that I really like Trappey's, too -- especially on a little casserole I came up with a few years back.

This recipe ain't fancy, and it certainly is not the healthiest thing you can eat. It does taste pretty damn good, though. So you just go on and enjoy it every now and again when you want a meal with lots o' beef and lots o' cheese.

Joltin' Django's Beef 'N' Noodle Casserole

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1 14.5-ounce can stewed tomatoes
2-3 tbsp Cavender's Greek Seasoning
1 box Kraft Macaroni and Cheese
2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350
Cook mac-and-cheese according to directions
Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain and return to pan
Add onions and cook until softened
Add stewed tomatoes and Greek seasoning to ground beef, stir well
Layer beef, mac-and-cheese, beef, mac-and-cheese, and beef in a square baking dish
Cover with shredded cheese and bake until bubbly, 20-25 minutes

Serve with peas or green beans ... and lots of hot sauce