SOUTHWEST MAC-N-CHEESE

Southwest Mac-N-Cheese image

Provided by Whatscooking

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

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