Easy Southwest Mac N Cheese Recipes

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SOUTHWEST MAC AND CHEESE

This Mexican-inspired dish features ingredients loved in all cultures: cheese, pasta and corn!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 6



Southwest Mac and Cheese image

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except cheese in 12-inch nonstick skillet. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer 10 to 14 minutes, stirring frequently, until macaroni is tender. Stir in cheese until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1030 mg

2 1/3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni or cavatappi pasta (8 ounces)
1 cup Old El Paso™ salsa (any variety)
1 1/2 cups milk
1 can (14.75 ounces) cream-style corn
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers
1 loaf (8 oz. box) VELVEETA™ Original Cheese, cubed

SOUTHWEST MAC-N-CHEESE

This is an easy week night throw it together in a hurry meal. Loved by kids and aduls alike. You can vary the spiciness by using hot/mild or regular Rotel

Provided by Whatscooking

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10



Southwest Mac-N-Cheese image

Steps:

  • boil pasta shells according to package directions.
  • brown ground beef in large saucepan or skillet with minced garlic and cumin.
  • Drain fat.
  • mix taco seasoning and water and pour over meat, stir well over medium/low.
  • add rotel, beans, corn and Tabasco to pan and continue to cook over medium until all ingredients heated through.
  • add pasta shells to pan and stir.
  • pour cheese sauce from package over all and stir over medium until heated through.
  • Serve with additional Tabasco to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.9, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 380, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 20

1 (14 ounce) box macaroni shells and cheese
1/2 lb ground beef
1 -2 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 -2 tablespoon TABASCO® brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce (optional)
1/4 cup water
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
1 (14 ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed or 1 cup canned corn

SOUTHWESTERN MAC & CHEESE

Diced tomatoes and green chilies give this hearty mac and cheese casserole its distinctive Southwestern appeal.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings, 1-1/3 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 10



Southwestern Mac & Cheese image

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, brown meat with bell peppers in large skillet; drain.
  • Heat dressing in large saucepan. Add flour; cook and stir 1 min. or until bubbly. Gradually whisk in milk; cook and stir 6 to 8 min. or until thickened. Add cheese, mustard and black pepper; cook and stir 2 min. or until cheese is melted and mixture is well blended.
  • Drain macaroni. Add to cheese sauce; mix well. Stir in meat mixture and tomatoes and green chilies. Spoon into casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 25 to 35 min. or until golden brown and sauce is bubbly. Let stand 2 min. before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 490 mg, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 24 g

1 pkg. (16 oz.) elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 each green and red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing
2/3 cup flour
1 qt. (4 cups) milk
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 cans (10 oz. each) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained

SIMPLE MACARONI AND CHEESE

A very quick and easy fix to a tasty side-dish. Fancy, designer mac and cheese often costs forty or fifty dollars to prepare when you have so many exotic and expensive cheeses, but they aren't always the best tasting. This recipe is cheap and tasty.

Provided by g0dluvsugly

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7



Simple Macaroni and Cheese image

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth, about 5 minutes. Slowly pour milk into butter-flour mixture while continuously stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese to milk mixture and stir until cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Fold macaroni into cheese sauce until coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 99.6 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 20.9 g, Sodium 777 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

1 (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

FANCY-BUT-EASY MAC N' CHEESE

Want a quick and easy Mac n' Cheese that looks like you spent all day working on it? This is the recipe.

Provided by Nadine

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10



Fancy-But-Easy Mac N' Cheese image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the diced onion in a large pot of lightly-salted water; bring to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain. Transfer the onion and pasta to a casserole dish; season with salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Stir the butter and brown sugar into the pasta mixture until the butter melts. Add the Cheddar cheese soup, Havarti cheese, Parmesan cheese and 1/3 cup of Cheddar cheese; stir well. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese over top of the dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven about 45 minutes. Change oven setting to 'Broil' and cook until top is golden brown, about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.5 calories, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 1175.3 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

1 small red onion, diced
1 (16 ounce) package small pasta shells
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic salt
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup brown sugar
3 (11 ounce) cans condensed cream of Cheddar cheese soup
⅔ cup shredded Havarti cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 ⅓ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

EASIEST MAC-N-CHEESE EVER!

I have tried many more-complicated recipes for macaroni and cheese. Not only is this one often requested for family functions, but it is easy to make! Kids LOVE this recipe. It is so handy for busy moms.

Provided by Anncredible

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4



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Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  • Place a saucepan over medium-low heat. Combine the cheese food, milk, and pepper in the saucepan; cook until the cheese has melted, stirring frequently. Stir in the drained macaroni until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 241.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

4 ounces elbow macaroni
4 ounces cubed processed cheese food
2 fluid ounces milk
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

CREAMY SOUTHWEST MAC 'N CHEESE

Add some Tex-Mex flair to your comfort food with Creamy Southwest Mac 'n Cheese. Chopped jalapenos and poblanos plus shredded pepper Jack gives southwest mac 'n cheese its kick.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Thanksgiving Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10



Creamy Southwest Mac 'n Cheese image

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add onions, poblano chiles, jalapeño peppers and chili powder; mix well. Cook 6 min. or until onions are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
  • Add milk and 2/3 of the VELVEETA; cook 3 to 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Stir in macaroni and remaining VELVEETA.
  • Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray. Toss shredded cheese with crushed chips; sprinkle over macaroni mixture.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 640 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g

2 Tbsp. butter
1 onion, chopped
1 fresh poblano chile, chopped
1 fresh jalapeño pepper, seeded, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
1 cup milk
3/4 lb. (12 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, divided
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
1 cup no-salt-added tortilla chips (2 oz.), crushed

EASY CREAMY MAC 'N CHEESE

Our recipe for Easy Creamy Mac 'N Cheese has only 5 ingredients and is on the table in less than 30 minutes. What's not to love about that?! Whether you serve it on the side or as a main dish, it's comfort food that the whole family will love.

Provided by Country Crock®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Country Crock®

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5



Easy Creamy Mac 'N Cheese image

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, whisk milk, Country Crock® Spread, and flour in large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently. Reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted; remove from heat. Drain pasta and fold into the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 34.5 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 202.7 mg, Sugar 4 g

8 ounces elbow macaroni
1 ½ cups milk
¼ cup Country Crock® Spread
2 tablespoons flour
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

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