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Tex-Mex Mac 'N Cheese

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Tex-Mex Mac ‘N Cheese recipe

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

20 min

COOK

20 min

READY

40 min

Using boxed macaroni and cheese saves a ton of time by adding nutritious ingredients. you can turn a kid’s favorite with marginal nutrition into a protein-packed, belly-filling main dish.

Ingredients

1 453.6
POUND G GROUND BEEF
or ground turkey
1 1
MEDIUM EACH SWEET RED BELL PEPPERS
diced
1 1
MEDIUM EACH ONIONS
diced
½ 118
CUP ML MUSHROOMS
sliced
3 1
OUNCES CAN TOMATO PASTE
one small can
½ 118
CUP ML WATER
12 1
OUNCES CAN CORN KERNELS, CANNED
undrained
1 1
X X SALT
pepper, seasonings, as desired *
1 1
PACKAGE PACKAGE MACARONI AND CHEESE
or velveeta and shells *

Directions

Brown the ground beef or turkey with chopped bell pepper, onion, and mushrooms in a large skillet.

Stir in the tomato paste, water, and corn.

Prepare the macaroni and cheese mix according to the package directions, adding milk and butter or margarine as directed on the box.

Combine the macaroni and cheese with the beef, mushroom and vegetable mixture.

Mix well and serve.

Top with addtional shredded cheese if desired. Other toppings might include finely Jalapeño peppers, shredded lettuce, or cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 343g (12.1 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 399 43% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 362mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4g 17%
Sugars g
Protein 64g
Vitamin A 16% Vitamin C 162%
Calcium 6% Iron 28%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
 

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