Main dishes

Salsa Mac 'n Cheese

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Lean ground beef and thick and chunky salsa give this mac and cheese a hearty appeal.

time

prep:

5 min

total:

30 min

servings

total:

6 servings, 1 cup each

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What You Need

lb. ground beef

jar (16 oz.) TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa

1-3/4

cups water

cups elbow macaroni, uncooked

1/2

lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Make It

BROWN meat in large skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet.

STIR in salsa and water. Bring to boil. Stir in macaroni. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 8 to 10 min. or until macaroni is tender.

ADD VELVEETA; cook until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly.

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Kraft Kitchens Tips

Serving Suggestion

Serve with a mixed green salad for added color and texture.

Special Extra

Add 1-1/2 tsp. ground cumin for extra flavor.

Variation

Prepare as directed, using one of the following options: Substitute 1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen LOUIS RICH Pure Ground Turkey, thawed, for the ground beef. Or, substitute 2 pkg. (6 oz. each) OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Grilled Chicken Breast Strips, chopped, for the browned ground beef.

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a cook

posted:10/22/2009

My whole family enjoyed this recipe, even my 5 year old who does not like spicy food! It was so quick and simple. We also ate it with chips.

a cook

posted:1/12/2007

My family loves this recipe! My kids ask for it all the time.

a cook

posted:4/29/2006

this was not good at all. I ended up throwing it away.

army0f4

posted:2/13/2006

My whole family lves it. I also like it because it is very simple to make. I love it..

what26

posted:6/13/2005

my family loved it and whenever we go to the store they ask me if we can make if for lunch or dinner!!! it was great!!

laniergirl

posted:9/13/2004

My daughter was not particularly thrilled, but I liked it.

ball-m

posted:4/28/2004

my husband is the worst kind of eater. very, very picky. the first time i made this dish he sniffed it and decided to try it. now, he askes when it is i am going to make it again. since the first time i made this dish, i now make it at least once a week.

hrichter

posted:2/26/2004

This was a super easy recipe and was very tasty! Great for families on the go!

MelissaGayle

posted:1/26/2004

I have been making this recipe for years, I've made it so much my husband began to complain. Everyone should try it with chips, it's great. You don't even have to have a side dish. ENJOY!

a cook

posted:1/8/2004

Both of my kids and I both liked this recipe. I didn't have any elbow macaroni so I used Penne pasta--added about a 1/4 cup-1/2 cup extra water and simmered it a total of 12 minutes until the pasta was tender. I liked it better with this pasta. It also had a better presentation.