Lightened Up Mexican Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Lightened Up Mexican Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups Whole Wheat Elbow Noodles; 1 pound Chicken Sausage, Casings Removed; 1 whole Onion, Diced; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Then Diced; 1 jar 12 Oz Size, Salsa Verde (I Like Trader Joe's); 1 cup Sharp, White Cheddar Cheese, Shredded; 1/2 cups Jalapeno Pepper Jack Cheese, Shredded; 1/2 cups Cherry Tomatoes, Cut In Half; 1/2 cups Chopped Fresh Cilantro; 1/2 cups Green Onions, Chopped

Servings: persons

3 cups Whole Wheat Elbow Noodles
1 pound Chicken Sausage, Casings Removed
1 whole Onion, Diced
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Then Diced
1 jar 12 Oz Size, Salsa Verde (I Like Trader Joe's)
1 cup Sharp, White Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
1/2 cups Jalapeno Pepper Jack Cheese, Shredded
1/2 cups Cherry Tomatoes, Cut In Half
1/2 cups Chopped Fresh Cilantro
1/2 cups Green Onions, Chopped

1
Preheat oven to 425 F. Spray a large 9x13 baking dish with cooking oil and set it aside.
2
Cook pasta in boiling water for only 5 minutes.
3
Drain the pasta in a colander, rinse it and set aside.
4
In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat add chicken sausage and onion.
5
Once meat has browned and cooked, drain any grease if there is any.
6
Add in bell pepper and salsa verde.
7
Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until the peppers are softened.
8
Once heated through, remove sauce from the heat and add a large spoonful into the bottom of the baking dish.
9
Add in half the noodles, half the meat mixture and half the cheese.
10
Now add the remaining noodles, meat mixture and cheese.
11
Bake for 35-45 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and browning.
12
Serve garnished with tomatoes, cilantro and green onions.
13
Enjoy!
14
Recipe inspired from Better Homes & Gardens.

1067

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups Whole Wheat Elbow Noodles, 1 pound Chicken Sausage, Casings Removed, 1 whole Onion, Diced, 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Then Diced, and more.

Yes, Lightened Up Mexican Mac & 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.

Lightened Up Mexican Mac & Cheese

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