Mexican Mac & Cheese

3 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 7 ounces (about 2 cups) uncooked fiber-enriched or protein-enriched elbow macaroni (I used Ronzoni Smart Taste)
  • 1/2 cup salsa con queso, all-natural if possible
  • 1 1/2 ounces (about 1/2 cup) shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend (I used Sargento)

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large nonstick stockpot, cook the macaroni according to package directions.
  2. 2
    Drain it well, then return it to the pot.
  3. 3
    Stir in the salsa con queso and cheese until combined (if the cheese doesnt melt right away, place the pot over low heat and stir for 1 minute, or until the cheese is melted).
  4. 4
    Serve immediately.
  5. 5
    Each (about 1-cup) serving has:
  6. 6
    Calories: 243
  7. 7
    Protein: 9g
  8. 8
    Carbohydrates: 41g
  9. 9
    Fat: 7g
  10. 10
    Saturated Fat: 2g
  11. 11
    Cholesterol: 10mg
  12. 12
    Fiber: 5g
  13. 13
    Sodium: 324mg

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