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This Mexican-inspired dish features ingredients loved in all cultures: cheese, pasta and corn!

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(70 Ratings)

70 Ratings

5 spoons 40%

4 spoons 29%

3 spoons 19%

2 spoons

1 spoons

Member Reviews (16)

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PREP TIME
5 Min
TOTAL TIME
22 Min
SERVINGS
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2 1/3: cups uncooked elbow macaroni or cavatappi pasta (8 ounces)

1: cup Old El Paso® salsa (any variety)

1 1/2: cups milk

1: can (14.75 ounces) Green Giant® cream-style corn

1: can (11 ounces) Green Giant® Mexicorn® whole kernel corn with red and green peppers

8: ounces process cheese product loaf, cubed

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1 Mix all ingredients except cheese in 12-inch nonstick skillet. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat.
2 Cover and simmer 10 to 14 minutes, stirring frequently, until macaroni is tender. Stir in cheese until melted.

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Expert Tips

You can find cavatappi--short, spiral macaroni with ridges--in specialty food stores.

Must have meat? Stir about 1 cup of cubed fully cooked ham into this can-do-quick skillet dish until heated through.

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Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Calories 425

(Calories from Fat 135 ),

Total Fat 15 g

(Saturated Fat 8 g,

Cholesterol 40 mg;
Sodium 1030 mg;
Total Carbohydrate 58 g

(Dietary Fiber 5 g,

Protein 19 g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Vitamin A 20.00%;
Vitamin C 16.00%;
Calcium 28.00%;
Iron 16.00%;

Exchanges:

4 Starch;
1 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 8/30/2011 10:21:53 PM REPORT ABUSE laura70 said:

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Yummy alternative to traditional mac n cheese. Lots of flavor from the salsa and super cheesy.

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Posted 8/8/2010 7:14:04 PM REPORT ABUSE bryanddeb said:

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I really liked it, but we made several adjustments to it. I added ground beef, omitted the creamed corn and added another two cups of cheese. Victoria88, remember these recipes are good stating point and eventually you have to make each dish your own. Don't give up just add more cheese!

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Posted 7/6/2010 1:43:05 PM REPORT ABUSE abbymcnaught said:

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This is a great dish for pot lucks. I always increase the pasta, cheese, milk, and salsa. I also use my favorite salsa instead of the recommended due to person preference. It is easy to reheat, and makes great leftovers.

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