SAUCY MACARONI SKILLET

Saucy Macaroni Skillet image

Madison, Alabama's Linda Stevens takes mac-and-cheese recipes to a new level with this creamy comfort food full of turkey, vegetables and crunchy almonds. Linda often pops the entree in the oven, but the dish comes together just as successfully on the stovetop.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
4 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2/3 cup whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 cups cubed cooked turkey or chicken
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute the celery, green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Stir in soup and milk until blended. Add the cheese; cook and stir over medium heat until melted., Drain macaroni. Add the macaroni, turkey, pimientos, salt and nutmeg to the soup mixture; cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 30g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 975mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.