Zesty Mac N Cheese Recipes

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ZESTY MAC & CHEESE

Diced tomatoes and green chilies make this mac and cheese as colorful as it is zesty.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4



Zesty Mac & Cheese image

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain.
  • Microwave VELVEETA and tomatoes in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 min. Stir in milk.
  • Add macaroni to VELVEETA sauce; stir to evenly coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 730 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 14 g

1 pkg. (16 oz.) elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
1/2 cup milk

SUPER SPICY MAC AND CHEESE

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14



Super Spicy Mac and Cheese image

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the crushed red pepper, jalapeno, garlic and onion and cook, stirring, until the veggies have softened, about 5 minutes. Add the milk and heat until starting to bubble around the edges. Add the processed cheese and stir until melted. Add the Monterey Jack and pepper jack cheeses, pepper, kosher salt, seasoned salt and hot sauce to taste. Stir until the cheese is melted. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Add a splash of milk if the sauce seems too thick. Fold in the cooked macaroni and serve.
  • Reheating instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put the mac and cheese in a baking dish, cover with foil and heat until warmed through, about 25 minutes.

1 pound macaroni
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 jalapenos, seeded and finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cups whole milk, plus more if needed
8 ounces queso blanco-style processed cheese, cubed
1 cup grated Monterey Jack
1 cup grated pepper jack
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
Hot sauce, as desired

SPICY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18



Spicy Macaroni and Cheese image

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the pasta with the cheese cubes and pour into the baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, nutmeg. Add the sour cream, egg, heavy cream, half-and-half and onions. Pour over the pasta and cover with the shredded Cheddar. Bake uncovered until the top is just beginning to brown, about 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut the bread into crouton-size squares. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, add the bread cubes and toast until golden. Sprinkle the bread cubes on top of the macaroni and cheese and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes more.

2 cups elbow pasta, cooked until almost al dente
8 ounces Cheddar, 1/2 cubed, 1/2 shredded
8 ounces Colby cheese, cubed
8 ounces Monterey pepper jack cheese, cubed
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons sour cream
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup finely grated onions
4 slices bread
1 tablespoon butter
Special equipment: 2-quart baking dish

SPICY MACARONI AND CHEESE

From foodnetwork.com. This is the easiest way to make homemade mac and cheese that I've ever come across...in fact I've been altering all other mac and cheese recipes to reflect the method of prep in this recipe. I make this when I've got 15 minutes to throw together a meal (not including cooking time.) It doesn't hurt that this is a REALLY tasty macaroni recipe. Can be served as a side dish, but we're veggies so we usually eat it as the main dish. Hope you enjoy.

Provided by I Cook Therefore I

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16



Spicy Macaroni and Cheese image

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together pasta with the cheese cubes and pour into a greased 2qt oven safe baking dish.
  • In a large bowl mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, nutmeg and sour cream, egg, heavy cream and half-and-half.
  • Pour the mixture over the pasta and cover with shredded Cheddar.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees until top is just beginning to brown, about 35 minutes.
  • Cut the bread into crouton-sized squares. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, add cubes and toast until golden. Sprinkle the bread cubes on top of the macaroni and cheese and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes more.
  • *Note: to make this even easier I just sprinkle dried breadcrumbs on top of the casserole and then spray it with pam and bake it for ten more minutes -- that trick right there will save you another 5-10 minutes ;).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1269.2, Fat 92.1, SaturatedFat 56.9, Cholesterol 339.2, Sodium 1563.3, Carbohydrate 55.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 55.4

2 cups short pasta, cooked
8 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, cubed
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
4 tablespoons sour cream
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup half-and-half
4 slices bread
1 tablespoon butter

ZESTY CHEESEBURGER MAC CASSEROLE

Get the best of all worlds with our Zesty Cheeseburger Mac Casserole recipe. It's like having a cheeseburger, mac and cheese and a helping of vegetables all in one great dish. Zesty Cheeseburger Mac Casserole is a Healthy Living dish we can really get behind.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 55m

Yield 5 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 6



Zesty Cheeseburger Mac Casserole image

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Place frozen vegetables in colander in sink. Cook Macaroni as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown ground beef.
  • Drain meat. Pour cooked macaroni over vegetables in colander to drain and quickly thaw vegetables. Return macaroni and vegetables to saucepan. Add Cheese Sauce, milk and dressing; mix well. Add meat and 1/2 cup shredded cheese; mix well. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; cover.
  • Bake 35 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining shredded cheese; bake, uncovered, 3 to 4 min. or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 1170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 37 g

1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen vegetable blend (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower)
1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Made With 2% Milk Cheese
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
3/4 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided

ZESTY MAC AND CHEESE

Smooth and creamy macaroni and cheese with the spicy kick of Ro*Tel tomatoes Velveeta is a product of Kraft Foods Inc.

Provided by ROTEL

Categories     Macaroni And Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4



Zesty Mac and Cheese image

Steps:

  • Prepare macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, combine undrained tomatoes and cheese in 1-1/2-quart microwavable dish; cover. Microwave on MEDIUM (50%) 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring after 6 minutes. Add milk; stir mixture until well blended.
  • Drain macaroni; place in large bowl. Add cheese mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.8, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 10.8, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.4, Protein 8.4

1 (16 ounce) package dry elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 (10 ounce) can Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
1 (16 ounce) package Velveeta® Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup reduced-fat milk (2%)

ZESTY MAC 'N CHEESE

Putting the zesty in your mac and cheese is as easy as adding a bit of salsa and touch of sour cream.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 5m

Yield Makes 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 3



Zesty Mac 'N Cheese image

Steps:

  • Heat Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Microwaveable Cup as directed on package. Stir in salsa; top with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 630 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

1 container (2.05 oz.) Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Microwaveable Cup
1 Tbsp. salsa
1 tsp. sour cream

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