QUESO MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Oh yes we did! This creamy, zippy spin on macaroni and cheese is a queso lover's dream come true. Top with your favorite fresh toppings for a simple casserole that no one can resist.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 oz) uncooked penne pasta
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cans (4.5 oz each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 package (16 oz) Kraft™ Velveeta™ original cheese product, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
2 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped
1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, cumin and salt; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peppers are just starting to soften. Transfer to small bowl; stir in green chiles, and reserve.
  • Return Dutch oven to medium heat; melt butter in Dutch oven. With whisk, stir in flour until smooth. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
  • Gradually stir in milk. Increase heat to medium-high; heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; reduce heat to medium. Stir in Velveeta™ cheese, and cook until melted, stirring occasionally. Stir in pasta and reserved vegetables. Remove from heat. Pour mixture into baking dish; top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are bubbly and cheese is melted. Top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1120 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Donald Mogallamalla
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This queso macaroni and cheese is amazing! It's the perfect combination of cheesy, gooey, and flavorful. I love the crispy breadcrumb topping. It adds a nice crunch to the dish. I also appreciate that the recipe is so easy to follow. I will definitel


Izzy Puetz
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I was looking for a new macaroni and cheese recipe and I came across this one. I'm so glad I did! The queso macaroni and cheese was delicious. It was cheesy, gooey, and so flavorful. I loved the combination of the queso and the macaroni and cheese. I


Kh Casa
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This queso macaroni and cheese is a winner! It's easy to make and so delicious. I love the creamy cheese sauce and the crispy breadcrumb topping. I also appreciate that the recipe is customizable. I added some cooked chicken and broccoli to mine and


edgar cruz
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind! The queso macaroni and cheese was delicious. It was cheesy, gooey, and so flavorful. I loved the combination of the queso and the macaroni and cheese. It was the perfect comf


Amanda Spiva
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This queso macaroni and cheese is amazing! It's the perfect combination of cheesy, gooey, and flavorful. I love the crispy breadcrumb topping. It adds a nice crunch to the dish. I also appreciate that the recipe is so easy to follow. I will definitel


Erin W. (Erin webber)
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I was looking for a new macaroni and cheese recipe and I came across this one. I'm so glad I did! The queso macaroni and cheese was delicious. It was cheesy, gooey, and so flavorful. I loved the combination of the queso and the macaroni and cheese. I


International Future
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This queso macaroni and cheese is a winner! It's easy to make and so delicious. I love the creamy cheese sauce and the crispy breadcrumb topping. I also appreciate that the recipe is customizable. I added some cooked chicken and broccoli to mine and


Love u Raj
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind! The queso macaroni and cheese was delicious. It was cheesy, gooey, and so flavorful. I loved the combination of the queso and the macaroni and cheese. It was the perfect comf


Shipon Mondal
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This queso macaroni and cheese is amazing! It's the perfect combination of cheesy, gooey, and flavorful. I love the crispy breadcrumb topping. It adds a nice crunch to the dish. I also appreciate that the recipe is so easy to follow. I will definitel


Atikul Atikul Islam
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I was looking for a new macaroni and cheese recipe and I came across this one. I'm so glad I did! The queso macaroni and cheese was delicious. It was cheesy, gooey, and so flavorful. I loved the combination of the queso and the macaroni and cheese. I


Maraitza Maravilla
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This queso macaroni and cheese is to die for! It's the perfect combination of cheesy, gooey, and flavorful. I love the crispy breadcrumb topping. It adds a nice crunch to the dish. I also appreciate that the recipe is so easy to follow. I will defini


Paige Lawrence
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I'm not a fan of macaroni and cheese, but I decided to try this recipe because it looked so good. I'm so glad I did! The queso macaroni and cheese was amazing. It was cheesy, gooey, and so flavorful. I loved the combination of the queso and the macar


Abubokkot Khan
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This queso macaroni and cheese is a winner! It's easy to make and so delicious. I love the creamy cheese sauce and the crispy breadcrumb topping. I also appreciate that the recipe is customizable. I added some cooked chicken and broccoli to mine and


Rabindra Bohora Official
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I followed the recipe exactly and the queso macaroni and cheese turned out perfectly. It was cheesy, gooey, and so flavorful. I loved the combination of the queso and the macaroni and cheese. It was the perfect comfort food. I will definitely be maki


Elham Akbari
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This is the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had! The queso gives it a delicious flavor that I can't get enough of. I also love the crispy breadcrumb topping. It adds a nice crunch to the dish. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Angela England
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The queso macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family. They loved the cheesy, gooey texture and the flavorful sauce. I also liked that the recipe was so easy to make. I will def


Jamesha Cummings
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This queso macaroni and cheese is amazing! It's the perfect combination of cheesy, gooey, and flavorful. I love that you can customize it to your own liking by adding different types of cheese or toppings. I also appreciate that the recipe is so easy


WAHAB KHAN (KHAN BABA)
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind! The queso adds a delicious flavor that makes it irresistible. I also love that this recipe is so easy to make. I was able to whip it up in no time. I will definitely be makin


Anas Mehar
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This queso macaroni and cheese is the perfect comfort food! It's cheesy, gooey, and so satisfying. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I used a medium cheddar cheese and a sharp cheddar cheese, and the combination was perfect.