For a little more heat, follow the recipe for Creamy Macaroni & Cheese replacing the cheddar with pepper jack cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 recipe Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 cup salsa (your choice of hotness)
- 1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies
- ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
Directions
Step 1
Follow basic recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese, but use pepper Jack cheese, not cheddar.
Step 2
Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper, until most of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, salsa and chilies; simmer, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cilantro, then stir mixture into macaroni. Serve hot.
Tips
Get the recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 75 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat2g | 8% |
Cholesterol23mg | 8% |
Sodium306mg | 13% |
Total Carbohydrate2g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein7g | |
Vitamin C8mg | 42% |
Calcium11mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 5% |
Potassium190mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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