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Betty Crocker
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Mexican Macaroni and Cheese

Mexican Macaroni and Cheese

Red bell pepper, ripe olives and canned chopped chilies lend a Southwest flair to this traditional family favorite.

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(20 Ratings)

20 Ratings

5 spoons 40%

4 spoons 20%

3 spoons 15%

2 spoons 20%

1 spoons 5%

Member Reviews (4)
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  • PREP TIME

    5 Min

  • TOTAL TIME

    20 Min

  • SERVINGS

    4

 

2
cups uncooked radiatore (nugget) pasta (6 ounces)
1/4
cup sliced ripe olives
1/2
cup fat-free (skim) milk or fat-free half-and-half
1/2
teaspoon salt
1
small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1
can (4.5 ounces) Old El Paso® chopped green chiles, drained
4
slices fat-free process American cheese (2 ounces)
  • 1 Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • 2 Stir remaining ingredients into pasta. Cook over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted and sauce is hot.

Expert Tips

Add a fresh-fruit salad from the deli to round out this family-pleasing meal.

Oh no! No radiatore on hand? Not to worry! Just substitute your favorite pasta shape, such as medium shells or wagon wheel pasta.

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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 285
    • (Calories from Fat 20 ),
  • Total Fat 2 g
    • (Saturated Fat 1 g,
  • Cholesterol 0mg;
  • Sodium 870 mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 57 g
    • (Dietary Fiber 3 g,
  • Protein 13 g;
Percent Daily Value*:
  • Vitamin A 16.00%;
  • Vitamin C 32.00%;
  • Calcium 16.00%;
  • Iron 16.00%;
Exchanges:
  • 3 Starch;
  • 2 Vegetable;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Review & Comments

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Posted 11/1/2010 6:14:45 PM REPORT ABUSE jade1977 said:
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This was very bland, to salty and just needed a ton more cheese. I used real cheese (never use processed).
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Posted 10/11/2009 2:13:16 AM REPORT ABUSE ame8285 said:
Rating:
It was really good at first, but i found i couldnt eat it after the first few bites, i suggest maybe real cheese rather than the processed stuff.
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Posted 10/8/2007 11:11:22 AM REPORT ABUSE Christina222 said:
Rating:
This was a very good and quick dinner I liked it because it was also inexpensive
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