VELVEETA® SALSA MAC AND CHEESE

Velveeta® Salsa Mac and Cheese image

A QUICK family favorite and so tasty! Adjust the overall heat of the dish by choosing milder (or hotter) salsa.

Provided by Jennifer Hanson

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pound ground round
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa
2 cups water
1 (7 ounce) package elbow macaroni
12 ounces processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks

Steps:

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and garlic in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add salsa and water; bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni; reduce heat and cover skillet. Simmer until macaroni is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir cheese into mixture until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Cholesterol 91.6 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 1517.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g