Best Zesty Mac Cheese Recipes

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ZESTY MAC & CHEESE



Zesty Mac & Cheese image

Diced tomatoes and green chilies make this mac and cheese as colorful as it is zesty.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg. (16 oz.) elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain.
  • Microwave VELVEETA and tomatoes in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 min. Stir in milk.
  • Add macaroni to VELVEETA sauce; stir to evenly coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 730 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 14 g

VELVEETA® ZESTY CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE



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Try VELVEETA® Zesty Chicken Mac and Cheese from My Food and Family for a vibrant dish that will spice up any weeknight! This zesty chicken mac and cheese gets its bold flavor from diced tomatoes and green chilies.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1/2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained, reserving liquid
1 rotisserie chicken(3-1/2 lb.), chopped (about 3 cups)
1 pouch VELVEETA Cheese Sauce Original

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding reserved tomato liquid to the water. Drain; return to saucepan.
  • Add chicken and tomatoes to macaroni; mix lightly.
  • Stir in VELVEETA sauce to evenly coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g

ZESTY MAC AND CHEESE



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Smooth and creamy macaroni and cheese with the spicy kick of Ro*Tel tomatoes Velveeta is a product of Kraft Foods Inc.

Provided by ROTEL

Categories     Macaroni And Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (16 ounce) package dry elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 (10 ounce) can Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
1 (16 ounce) package Velveeta® Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup reduced-fat milk (2%)

Steps:

  • Prepare macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, combine undrained tomatoes and cheese in 1-1/2-quart microwavable dish; cover. Microwave on MEDIUM (50%) 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring after 6 minutes. Add milk; stir mixture until well blended.
  • Drain macaroni; place in large bowl. Add cheese mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.8, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 10.8, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.4, Protein 8.4

ZESTY MAC 'N CHEESE



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Putting the zesty in your mac and cheese is as easy as adding a bit of salsa and touch of sour cream.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 5m

Yield Makes 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 container (2.05 oz.) Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Microwaveable Cup
1 Tbsp. salsa
1 tsp. sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Microwaveable Cup as directed on package. Stir in salsa; top with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 630 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

CHELLE'S ZESTY MAC-N-CHEESE



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Very simple and yummy

Provided by Michelle Trautman @Chelleskitchen

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound(s) pasta of choice
2 jar(s) pizza sauce
3 cup(s) sharp cheddar cheese
4 tablespoon(s) butter, melted
1 cup(s) corn flake crumbs

Steps:

  • Cook pasta until tender
  • in 9x9 baking dish, layer 1/2 pasta, one jar pizza sauce and 1 1/2 cheese and repeat.
  • melt butter and mix with crushed cornflakes. put on top of pasta
  • Bake at 350 degs for 30 minutes.

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