Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Beef, Salsa and Green Chiles

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For a little more heat, follow the recipe for Creamy Macaroni & Cheese replacing the cheddar with pepper jack cheese.

Submitted by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Updated on October 7, 2022

11

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 servings

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Ingredients

1 recipe Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
1 pound lean ground beef
⅛ teaspoon Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 cup salsa (your choice of hotness)
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies
¼ cup minced fresh cilantro

Directions

Follow basic recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese, but use pepper Jack cheese, not cheddar.
Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper, until most of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, salsa and chilies; simmer, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cilantro, then stir mixture into macaroni. Serve hot.

Tips

Get the recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

75	Calories
4g	Fat
2g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 75
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Cholesterol 23mg	8%
Sodium 306mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 7g	15%
Vitamin C 8mg	9%
Calcium 11mg	1%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 190mg	4%

* 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.

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