BAKED MEXICAN MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Olé! Reduced-fat ingredients make indulging in mac and cheese almost guilt free.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 2/3 cups uncooked penne pasta (8 oz)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container)
4 oz light process American cheese product loaf (from deli), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican 4-cheese blend (4 oz)
1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package; set aside.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, mustard, salt, pepper and garlic; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Stir in flour. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in yogurt, stirring constantly. Gently stir in cheeses; stir in pasta. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
  • Bake uncovered about 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 890 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

Kanwal Sohail
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I'm always looking for new macaroni and cheese recipes, and this one didn't disappoint. The Mexican flavors were a nice twist on the classic dish.


Lanya Jackson
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This was my first time making baked Mexican macaroni and cheese, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish was delicious.


Sibaphiwe Zomo
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always a hit with my family. The kids love the cheesy macaroni, and the adults love the spicy kick from the Mexican spices.


Arieta Sumo
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The dish is packed with flavor, and it's sure to please everyone at the table.


lawal abayomi
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were well-balanced, and the dish wasn't too spicy.


Md AdilHopoi
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the dish turned out great! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly.


Mahar Ali
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but other than that, it was delicious. I would definitely make it again, but I would use less chili powder next time.


Ok Jony
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow, and the dish always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Rumisa Sarfaraz
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Wow! This dish was amazing. The flavors were so rich and complex. I will definitely be making this again.


Haward Kafwimbi
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This is my new favorite macaroni and cheese recipe. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.


Udeme Robert
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it. The combination of cheese, macaroni, and Mexican spices was perfect.


Nasir Nawaz
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This baked Mexican macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the dish was perfectly cheesy and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.