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Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Beef, Salsa and Green Chiles

SUBMITTED BY: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 

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

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 recipe Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/8 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
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS

  1. Follow basic recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese, but use pepper Jack cheese, not cheddar.
  2. 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.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2006 by Julie, Mom of 4 
I used Kraft Deluxe Family size macaroni and cheese, then Ortega salsa, ground turkey and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2006 by Katey Magill 
I omitted the salsa and cilantro, and used half sharp cheddar, half mont. jack. I also only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2006 by Greg 
Nice recipe. The beef portion of the recipe evens out the rich creaminess of the macaroni and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2007 by jmlionhunter 
My family did not care for this. It was too thick, too heavy and not appealing to look at. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2007 by Judy Lu 
Excellent tasting and easy to make. I added 1/2 cup of onion to my hamburger which to me gives... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2007 by Hannah 
I have to say I thought it was going to turn out bad but boy was I wrong! It was so good!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2008 by Angie O. 
This dish was alright, however I had to add some cumin to make it more Mexican tasting. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2007 by shoegirl 
This is a good recipe if you want something very quick and easy. I also made it with velveeta... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2009 by lissa3967 
This is a great recipe. A bit too spicy for me, but all in all, very flavorful. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.23 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2008 by Holly 
We loved this!! I halved the recipe (but ended up using the whole box of pasta because the... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Beef, Salsa and Green Chiles

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 499

  • Total Fat: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg
  • Sodium: 1384mg
  • Total Carbs: 38.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.1g
  • Protein: 27.5g

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