Mexican Mac and Cheese Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Mexican Mac and Cheese Recipe). I cleaned out the fridge and this is what happened! Macaroni and cheese with salsa and chiles. My son even approved and he can be hard to please!!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Mexican Mac and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef

2 tablespoons dried onion flakes

2 (7.25 ounce) packages dry macaroni and cheese

15 ounces nacho cheese dip

1 cup medium salsa

1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles

Chef John's Chicken a la King

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

In a medium skillet over medium-high heat cook beef with onion flakes until beef is browned. Drain.

Step 2

In a large saucepan cook the macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Stir in the meat and onion mixture nacho cheese dip salsa and green chiles. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until heated through.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Mac and Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 453.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 26.4g 53%

Carbohydrates: 44.4g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 2.8g 11%

Sugars: 8.9g

Fat: 18.2g 28%

Saturated Fat: 6.7g 33%

Cholesterol: 70.6mg 24%

Vitamin A Iu: 392.6IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.2mg 79%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 18.2mg 30%

Folate: 58.8mcg 15%

Calcium: 120.6mg 12%

Iron: 3.9mg 22%

Magnesium: 23.2mg 8%

Potassium: 575.4mg 16%

Sodium: 1398.3mg 56%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 55%

Calories From Fat: 164

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.