Grownup Hamburger Helper Mac n Cheese Recipe

Name: Grownup Hamburger Helper Mac n Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Lean Ground Turkey; 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1 Medium Onion, Chopped; 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped; 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch; 1 teaspoon Paprika; 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1 cup Water; 2 cups Milk (1% Or 2% Is Best); 1- 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Elbow Pasta; 1 cup Baby Spinach, Chopped; 1- 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese, Grated

Servings: persons

1 pound Lean Ground Turkey
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1 Medium Onion, Chopped
1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Sugar
1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1 cup Water
2 cups Milk (1% Or 2% Is Best)
1- 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Elbow Pasta
1 cup Baby Spinach, Chopped
1- 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese, Grated

1
In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown turkey with olive oil.
2
Drain liquid once browned and return to stove.
3
Add garlic and onions and saute for 2-3 minutes until softened.
4
Add red pepper and saute for another 2-3 minutes.
5
Add cornstarch, both kinds of paprika, garlic, powder, sugar, red pepper flakes, water, milk, an pasta.
6
Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover for about 10 minutes.
7
Uncover and stir in spinach and cheese.
8
Mix until combined and cheese is melted.
9
Turn off heat and let sit for 5-10 minutes until sauce thickens before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Lean Ground Turkey, 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 clove Garlic, Minced, 1 Medium Onion, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Grownup Hamburger Helper Mac n Cheese falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grownup Hamburger Helper Mac n Cheese

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