Best Macaroni Cheese Dinner Fiesta Recipes

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FIESTA MAC



Fiesta Mac image

I clipped this recipe from a Kraft Food & Family magazine. It's perfect for a fast, easy week night dinner.

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (14 ounce) package kraft deluxe macaroni & cheese dinner mix
1 lb ground beef
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
1 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Prepare the macaroni and cheese dinner as directed on the box, cooking the macaroni for only 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, brown the ground beef with the green bell peppers in a skillet; drain.
  • Add the meat mixture, corn and salsa to the prepared macaroni and cheese dinner, mixing well.
  • Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699.1, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 91, Sodium 1262.5, Carbohydrate 88.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 12.9, Protein 40.6

EASY DOUBLE CHEESY NACHO MACARONI



Easy Double Cheesy Nacho Macaroni image

Here's a quick family favorite the way my grandma always made it!! The secret is in the nacho cheese sauce. She always used the plain nacho cheese soup, so if you cant find the Fiesta style don't worry about it. She'd also use this real fat spaghetti type of noodle but i'm not sure what they're called. Sometimes I'll add a can of chili con carne topped with some pickled jalepenos for a super fast one bowl meal! So yummy!

Provided by catalinacrawler

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 17m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package macaroni noodles
1 (11 ounce) can campbell's Fiesta nacho cheese soup
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta til al dente; drain and return to burner on med-low.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir until well combined.
  • Pour into a casserole dish and broil for 3 minutes or until the top is brown, bubbly and slightly crunchy at the edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.7, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 52.6, Sodium 280, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.2, Protein 15.1

FIESTA VELVEETA MACARONI AND CHEESE



Fiesta Velveeta Macaroni and Cheese image

You see the V word. You either will or you won't. It is not refined eating, but it's the kind of home cooking that working-class people love and enjoy every day. So, if you hate Velveeta, be nice or begone...

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups uncooked macaroni noodles
1 lb Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes
1/2 cup mild salsa
1/4 cup half-and-half or 1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon mild chili powder
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Cook the noodles and drain.
  • In the same pot over low heat, melt the butter, then add the salsa, milk, chili powder and salt and pepper; stir to blend.
  • Add the cheese and stir over low heat until it melts, then fold in the cooked drained noodles and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 684, Fat 36.5, SaturatedFat 21.6, Cholesterol 110.5, Sodium 2343.2, Carbohydrate 65.3, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 13.3, Protein 29.5

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