Best Kraft Home Style Caprese Mac Recipes

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CAPRESE MACARONI SALAD



Caprese Macaroni Salad image

When fresh tomatoes and basil are abundant in the summer, I like to make this wonderful Caprese macaroni salad. -Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Italian salad dressing mix
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, slivered
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely., For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, dressing mix, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella and macaroni. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Top with basil and Parmesan before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 31g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

KRAFT HOME-STYLE CAPRESE MAC



KRAFT Home-Style Caprese Mac image

The ooey-gooey macaroni and cheese that serves as your always-dependable crowd-pleaser just got a tasty upgrade, Italian style.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pkg. (11.9 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe White Cheddar & Garlic & Herbs Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 tomato, chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package.
  • Stir in tomatoes and basil; cook and stir 1 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 730 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 10 g

CAPRESE MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



Caprese Mac 'N' Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: elbow macaroni, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, whole milk, paprika, ground black pepper, kosher salt, baby spinach, shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh mozzarella cheese, small tomatoes, fresh basil

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb elbow macaroni, uncooked
¼ cup unsalted butter, 1/2 stick
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 ½ cups whole milk
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 cups baby spinach
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ lb fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced, optional
3 small tomatoes, sliced
3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large cast-iron skillet, melt the butter over low heat until foamy. Add the flour and stir until completely smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • While stirring, gradually add the milk and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 4 minutes. Season with the paprika, pepper, and salt.
  • Fold in the spinach and stir until wilted. Add 1½ cups (150 g) of shredded mozzarella and stir until completely melted.
  • Add the cooked pasta and stir to coat in the sauce.
  • Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella evenly over the pasta, then top with the fresh mozzarella if using. Arrange the tomato slices on top.
  • Bake until browned and bubbling, about 25 minutes.
  • Top with basil before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1055 calories, Carbohydrate 112 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 53 grams, Sugar 16 grams

KRAFT HOME-STYLE MACARONI & CHEESE CHICKEN PRIMAVERA



KRAFT Home-Style Macaroni & Cheese Chicken Primavera image

You can make this rich, creamy KRAFT Home-Style Macaroni & Cheese Chicken Primavera with just 3 ingredients in 25 minutes. Read on to find out how...

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Four Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Strips

Steps:

  • Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package, adding vegetables to the boiling water for the last 3 min. of the Macaroni cooking time.
  • Add chicken; cook and stir 1 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 970 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g

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