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Smoky Mac 'n Cheese

Smoked Cheddar and Muir Glen® fire roasted tomatoes are the secret ingredients that give this updated mac 'n cheese its intense flavor.
Prep Time: 30 min
Total Time: 50 min
Makes: 8 servings (1 1/4 cups each)
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3cups uncooked elbow macaroni (12 oz)
1 1/2cups whipping cream
1teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt
1/4teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
8oz smoked Cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
2cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen® organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, well drained
1/4cup sliced green onions (4 medium)
1/3cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3cup Progresso® plain bread crumbs
2teaspoons olive oil
Serve with...
Seven-Layer Slaw Seven-Layer Slaw
Total Time: 2 hours 10 min
1.Cook and drain macaroni as directed on box. Return to saucepan; cover to keep warm.
2.Meanwhile, heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream, mustard, salt and red pepper to boiling. Reduce heat; stir in Cheddar cheese with wire whisk until smooth.
3.Pour sauce over macaroni. Stir in tomatoes and onions. Pour into baking dish. In small bowl, mix Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Stir in oil. Sprinkle over top of macaroni mixture.
4.Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are bubbly and top is golden brown.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Bake 18 to 23 minutes.
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Be sure to use whipping cream when making the sauce for this decadent mac 'n cheese. Milk or half-and-half are more likely to curdle when combined with acidic ingredients like tomatoes.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 500 (Calories from Fat 240); Total Fat 27g (Saturated Fat 16g, Trans Fat 1/2g); Cholesterol 85mg; Sodium 770mg; Total Carbohydrate 47g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 5g); Protein 17Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 20%; Vitamin C 8%; Calcium 30%; Iron 20Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 3 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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