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Mexican Mac and Cheese
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20 INGREDIENTS • 11 STEPS • 1HR

Mexican Mac and Cheese

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Loaded with sausage, veggies, and plenty of Mexican spices, this surprisingly simple skillet mac and cheese is a full-blown fiesta for your tastebuds!
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Domesticate Me
Serena makes cooking and entertaining accessible and fun, regardless of your kitchen setup/culinary experience.
http://domesticate-me.com
Loaded with sausage, veggies, and plenty of Mexican spices, this surprisingly simple skillet mac and cheese is a full-blown fiesta for your tastebuds!
1HR
Total Time
$1.74
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
US / Metric
Medium Pasta Shells
2 1/2 cups
Medium Pasta Shells
Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Mexican Chorizo
4 oz
Mexican Chorizo
or Spicy Chicken/Turkey Sauasage
Corn
1 ear
Corn
kernels removed using a knife
Yellow Onion
1/2
Yellow Onion, diced
Red Bell Pepper
1/2
Jalapeño Pepper
1
Jalapeño Pepper, deseeded, finely chopped
optional
Canned Black Beans
1/2 cup
Canned Black Beans, rinsed, drained
1% Low Fat Milk
2 cups
1% Low Fat Milk
Monterey Jack Cheese
3/4 cup
Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded, divided
Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 1/4 cups
Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded, divided
Ground Cumin
1/2 tsp
Ground Cumin
Mexican Chili Powder
1/2 tsp
Mexican Chili Powder
Whole Wheat Panko Breadcrumbs
1/4 cup
Whole Wheat Panko Breadcrumbs
Optional Garnishes
Fresh Cilantro
2 Tbsp
Chopped Fresh Cilantro
optional
Jalapeño Pepper
1
Jalapeño Pepper, thinly sliced
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
1168
Fat
37.9 g
Protein
49.7 g
Carbs
164.8 g
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Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
step 2
Cook the Medium Pasta Shells (2 1/2 cups) according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
step 2 Cook the Medium Pasta Shells (2 1/2 cups) according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
step 3
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American
Comfort Food
Lunch
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Pasta
Mexican
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