Chipotle Chile Mac and Cheese
Prep time20 min
Total time35min
ServingsMakes 6 servings, about 1 cup each.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. (14 oz.) macaroni and sharp cheese dinner
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 RITZ Crackers, coarsely crushed (about 1/4 cup)
Preparation
- Heat oven to 400ºF.
- Prepare Dinner as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown beef with onion and bell pepper in large skillet over medium-high heat 5 min. Drain.
- Add meat mixture to prepared Dinner and stir in chipotle pepper. Spoon into greased 2-qt. casserole or baking dish. Top with green onions, cheese and cracker crumbs.
- Bake 15 min. or until mixture is hot.
Recipe Tips
- Substitute
Prepare using extra-lean ground beef and shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese. - Take Along
Make your macaroni and cheese casserole in a disposable foil pan so you can enjoy while tailgating! Just heat on a covered grill on low heat until mixture is golden and heated through. - Tip
For additional heat, increase to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 420 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 18g | |
| Saturated fat 8g | |
| Cholesterol 70mg | |
| Sodium 770mg | |
| Carbohydrate 36g | |
| Dietary fiber 2g | |
| Total sugars 5g | |
| Protein 26g | |
| Vitamin A | 20 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 25 %DV |
| Calcium | 25 %DV |
| Iron | 20 %DV |