Best Macaroni Cheese Dinner Fiesta Recipes

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FIESTA MAC AND CHEESE



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Add a little 'Ole' to your mac and cheese with this Fiesta Mac and Cheese. Fiesta Mac and Cheese features ground beef, green pepper, corn and chunky salsa.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings, about 1-1/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen corn, thawed
3/4 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa

Steps:

  • Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package, cooking Macaroni for just 8 min.
  • Meanwhile, brown meat with peppers in skillet; drain.
  • Add meat mixture, corn and salsa to prepared Dinner; mix well. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 920 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 31 g

JOHN LEGEND'S MACARONI AND CHEESE



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When musician John Legend visited Martha Stewart, he shared this recipe for his favorite Southern comfort food. Learn how to make the singer's delicious, creamy macaroni and cheese at home.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 cups elbow macaroni
2 (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk
1/3 cup skim milk
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 (8-ounce) packages extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 (8-ounce) package Monterey Jack cheese, grated
Paprika, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Generously butter a 13-by-9-inch glass baking dish; set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt and macaroni. Cook until al dente according to package directions. Drain, and return to pot. Add butter, and toss until pasta is coated and butter has melted; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, skim milk, and eggs. Add seasoned salt, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; set aside. In another medium bowl, combine cheeses; set aside.
  • Place 1/3 macaroni in an even layer in the bottom of prepared baking dish; cover evenly with 1/3 cheese. Repeat with remaining macaroni and cheese mixture. Pour milk mixture evenly over contents of baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake until top layer is lightly browned, 35 to 45 minutes. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

MAC 'N' CHEESE DINNER



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Don't settle for ordinary mac and cheese. This version is my kids' favorite, so I always make a huge pot. It's an easy recipe to cut down or double (or triple!). It can also be made into a low-fat recipe if you use nonfat milk, reduced-fat cheeses and lean ham. -Raymond James, Port Orchard, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
2/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in boiling water for 3 minutes. Add carrots and peas; return to a boil. Cook until macaroni is tender, 5-6 minutes longer. Drain; add ham. , In a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the milk and cream cheese. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 3 minutes; stir. Cook until cream cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes longer. Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, salt and pepper. Pour over pasta and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 609mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

MACARONI & CHEESE DINNER FIESTA



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Chorizo sausage, onion and green pepper add Mexican flavor to a macaroni and cheese dinner. Serve as a festive main dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1/2 lb. Mexican chorizo, cooked, drained
1/4 cup chopped green pepper s
1/4 cup chopped onion s

Steps:

  • Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Cook 3 to 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 1270 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 21 g

FIESTA MAC AND CHEESE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 pounds elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 red onions, halved and thinly sliced
2 ears corn, shucked and kernels removed (about 1 1/2 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Two 4-ounce cans diced green chiles
6 tablespoons salted butter, plus more for the pan
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
2/3 cup half-and-half
3 tablespoons adobo sauce from canned chipotles
1 cup cubed processed cheese, such as Velveeta
2 cups freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups freshly grated pepper jack cheese
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and chiles, undrained
1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
Chili powder, for sprinkling
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the macaroni in the boiling water until just undercooked. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the red onion and corn and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the onion turns golden brown and the corn begins to blister, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the green chiles to combine. Set aside.
  • To make the sauce, melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour, whisking to combine. Let the roux cook for a minute or so, whisking constantly. Pour in the milk, whisking constantly, followed by 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Cook the white sauce until thick and bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the half-and-half and adobo sauce. Add the processed cheese, 1 cup of the Monterey Jack and 1 cup of the pepper jack and continue to cook, stirring, until the cheese all melts. Add the cooked macaroni and stir to coat. Fold in the diced tomatoes and chiles.
  • Butter a 9-by-13-inch disposable foil pan. Layer with half of the macaroni mixture, then half the corn mixture. Repeat the layers, ending with the corn mixture. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack and 1 cup pepper jack over the top. Sprinkle the crushed tortilla chips all over the cheese, then sprinkle with chili powder.
  • To bake immediately, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bake until bubbly and hot, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle over the chopped cilantro and serve.
  • To freeze the casserole for later, let cool completely, then cover with aluminum foil, fold over the edges to seal and freeze.
  • If cooking from frozen, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cook, covered, for 50 minutes, then uncover and bake until light brown and bubbly, about another 20 minutes. Sprinkle over the chopped cilantro and serve.

FIESTA VELVEETA MACARONI AND CHEESE



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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

FIESTA MACARONI



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When time is short, Sandra Castillo relies on this family-pleasing main dish. "It's so easy to fix, and everyone loves the zesty flavor that the salsa and chili beans provide," comments the Sun Prairie, Wisconsin cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
10 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Drain macaroni; set aside., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine salsa and cheese. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Stir into the skillet; add the macaroni and beans. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 878mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

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