Light And Easy Chili Mac N Cheese Recipes

CHILI MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and peppers over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain. Transfer to a 7-qt. slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes, beans, chili powder and cumin. Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 5-6 hours., Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Add to slow cooker. Stir in cheese until melted. If desired, serve with sour cream and additional cheese.

ONE-POT CHILI MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and beef. Stirring frequently, cook until meat is browned and crumbly, about 3 minutes. Drain excess fat.
• Stir in chicken broth, Ragu® sauce, diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, beans, chili powder, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil and stir in pasta; cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until pasta is al dente, about 14 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Stir in the cheese and parsley. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese and parsley, if desired.

LIGHT AND EASY CHILI MAC N' CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat 1-2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and peppers, saute until cooked through and translucent. Add in beans, spices, and diced tomatoes. Stir until mixed together. Add in water and pasta. Stir again and bring mixture to a boil. Once boiling reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until pasta is cooked through (about ten minutes). Remove pot from heat and stir in cheese until well dispersed. Serve hot with crushed cheddar crackers, tortilla chips, cilantro, and/or avocado, if desired.

CHILI MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large pot, cook ground beef and onions over medium high heat until browned.
• Add minced garlic and cook for an additional two to three minutes. Carefully drain any excess fat.
• Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, chili powder, cumin, seasoned salt, and chicken broth. Stir, and bring to a boil.
• Add the pasta, and cook according to package instructions.
• Stir in the cheese, and cook for an additional five minutes, or until thickened.
• Serve with your favorite toppings.
• Enjoy!

CHILI MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add some salt and then the macaroni. Cook to al dente according to the package directions. Drain and hold until the cheese sauce is ready.
• Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the red onions and cook, covered, until soft, a couple of minutes. Add the garlic and bell peppers and cook an additional 2 to 5 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic. Add the ground beef and sprinkle with salt and pepper; cook until browned, stirring to break up the beef into small pieces. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika and oregano, and cook until the spices are fragrant. Add the beans and their liquid, the tomatoes and their juices, and the tomato paste; simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
• In a separate saucepot, melt the butter over low heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking, for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk, raise the heat to high, and bring the mixture to a boil; cook, whisking, until thickened. Removing from the heat and whisk in the cream cheese, Cheddar, mustard, Worcestershire and some salt and pepper. Pour the pasta into the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
• Mix the chili into the macaroni and cheese. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with additional Cheddar and the green onions. Serve with corn chips.