SOUTHWESTERN SKILLET MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Make and share this Southwestern Skillet Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup elbow macaroni
1 lb ground turkey breast
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup seeded and chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their juice
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1/2 cup water
1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (preferably extra-sharp)

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil.
  • Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
  • Spray a large nonstick skillet with Pam.
  • Add the turkey and cook until no longer pink, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up the meat.
  • Stir in the onion, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, chiles, and water; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
  • Add the macaroni and cheese, stirring to combine.

Khoso Hassan
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves macaroni and cheese.


Hemandra Wati
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This is the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had!


Samara Abdirahman
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Lehlohonolo Mpinga
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This is my new favorite macaroni and cheese recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


joy shill
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my macaroni and cheese turned out dry and crumbly.


Mulemesa Chishete
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my kids and they loved it.


Kelly Cronk
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I thought this dish was just okay. The cheese sauce was a little bland and the macaroni was overcooked.


Whitney Duncan
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This dish was a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best macaroni and cheese he's ever had.


Taskin Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this southwestern version was really good! The flavors were great and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Tristen Zills
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This was so easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Cliff Avor
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Computer Market
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This southwestern macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! The flavors were bold and delicious, and the cheese sauce was perfectly creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


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