Mexican Mac N Cheese Recipes

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MEXICAN MAC-N-CHEESE



Mexican Mac-n-Cheese image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 red pepper, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch dice
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons chile powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 all-purpose flour
4 cups milk, cold
2 cups shredded cheddar
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack
1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound mini rigatoni, cooked al dente according to package directions
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese, for garnish
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, minced, for garnish
1/4 cup pickled jalapenos, drained, minced, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Add the butter, corn, onions, red peppers, garlic and 1 teaspoon of salt to a medium saucepot set over medium-high heat. Saute until the onions are translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the cumin, chile powder, cayenne pepper and flour and cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, to make a roux, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the cold milk in a steady stream, stirring vigorously until the mixture is smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until starting to thicken, 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the cheddar and Monterey Jack. Cook until the sauce is smooth and creamy, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the scallions, pepper and rigatoni and mix well to combine.
  • Pour the into a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle the panko evenly over the top and cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling. Remove to a cooling rack and let rest for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with the cotija, jalapeno and cilantro. Serve immediately.

MEXI-MAC SKILLET



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This is the yummiest, quickest recipe I have. There's no need to precook the macaroni. Everything comes together in one smart skillet. -Maurane Ramsey, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound extra-lean ground beef (95% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1-1/4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup fresh or frozen corn
1/2 cup water
2/3 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes., Stir in seasonings, tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn and water; bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until macaroni is tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 755mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEST EVER MACARONI CHEESE RECIPE



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This perfect baked macaroni cheese recipe comes with a creamy cheese sauce, a hint of mustard and uses leftover French stick for its crunchy topping

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

50g baguette, cut into small chunks
2 tbsp butter, plus 1 tbsp melted
350g spiral or other short pasta
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tsp English mustard powder
3 tbsp plain flour
500ml whole milk
250g vegetarian mature cheddar, grated
50g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Spread the baguette chunks over a baking sheet, drizzle with the melted butter and season. Bake for 6 mins until crisp, then set aside.
  • Boil the pasta for 2 mins less than stated on the pack, then drain. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the garlic and English mustard powder, cook for 1 min, then stir in the plain flour.
  • Cook for 1 min more, then gradually whisk in the milk until you have a lump-free sauce. Simmer for 5 mins, whisking all the time until thickened. Take off the heat, then stir in the cheddar and half the parmesan.
  • Stir the pasta and some seasoning into the cheesy sauce. Tip into a large ovenproof dish, or four individual dishes.
  • Scatter over the bread and the remaining parmesan, then bake for 20 mins until crisp and golden. Can be frozen before baking - defrost thoroughly before cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 860 calories, Fat 42 grams fat, SaturatedFat 25 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 88 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium

MEXICAN-STYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 package macaroni and cheese mix
1 tablespoon Mexican seasonings
3/4 cup Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Make macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Transfer to a medium-size baking dish or casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle Mexican seasonings over top of macaroni and cheese. Sprinkle cheese blend over top to cover. Place in oven and bake for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

CHILI MAC & CHEESE



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This Mexican/southwestern casserole of comfort food is high on taste and low on the scale of difficulty-a delicious combination. -Mary Aguilar, Shelby, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 packages (7-1/4 ounces each) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups sour cream
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Set aside cheese packets from dinner mixes. In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add macaroni; cook until tender, 8-10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook and stir beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes; drain. Stir in tomatoes, tomatoes and green chiles, tomato sauce and seasonings. Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture. Stir in contents of cheese packets, sour cream and 1 cup cheese., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 calories, Fat 35g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 1286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

MEXICAN-STYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE



Mexican-Style Macaroni and Cheese image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 package macaroni and cheese mix
1 tablespoon Mexican seasonings
3/4 cup Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Make macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Transfer to a medium-size baking dish or casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle Mexican seasonings over top of macaroni and cheese. Sprinkle cheese blend over top to cover. Place in oven and bake for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

MEXICAN MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Make and share this Mexican Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (7 1/4 ounce) package macaroni & cheese dinner mix (OR equivalent prepared macaroni and cheese)
1 lb ground turkey
1 green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups whole kernel corn (frozen or canned)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (unsalted, if watching your sodium)
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare M&C dinner as directed.
  • Brown meat, celery, green pepper and onion; cook until tender.
  • Stir in corn, tomato sauce, chili powder, and pepper.
  • Add M&C dinner; mix well.
  • Heat through on top of stove or pour into 2 quart casserole; bake at 350F for 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.4, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 96.9, Sodium 1097.7, Carbohydrate 58.2, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 11.1, Protein 31.6

MEXICAN MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Make and share this Mexican Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nnreq

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ground beef
1 (7 1/4 ounce) box macaroni and cheese mix
1/4 cup butter (not tub or spread product) or 1/4 cup margarine (not tub or spread product)
1/2 cup milk
1 cup v 8 vegetable juice
0.5 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning

Steps:

  • Prepare the mac and cheese according to the package directions.
  • In the meantime, brown the ground beef and drain excess grease.
  • Add the ground beef, taco seasoning and the v8 to the mac and cheese and serve.

BAKED MEXICAN MACARONI AND CHEESE



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

Provided by 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

MEXICAN MAC AND CHEESE



Mexican Mac and Cheese image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 1/2 cups half and half
1/2 pound asadero-style cheese, shredded
1/2 pound Manchego cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 large egg yolks
1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked
1/2 cup grated Cotija
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine cream, half and half, asadero-style and Manchego cheese in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over low heat until cheese melts. Remove from heat. Add celery seeds and cayenne pepper. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Beat yolks in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in sauce. Add macaroni and stir to blend. Butter 4 quart baking dish. Pour macaroni and sauce into dish. Mix Cotija cheese and bread crumbs in small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over macaroni. Bake until sauce is bubbling and top is beginning to brown, about 25 minutes.

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