Southwestern Skillet Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Name: Southwestern Skillet Macaroni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup elbow macaroni; 1 lb ground turkey breast; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup seeded and chopped green bell pepper; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their juice; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (preferably extra-sharp)

Servings: persons

1 cup elbow macaroni
1 lb ground turkey breast
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup seeded and chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their juice
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1/2 cup water
1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (preferably extra-sharp)

1
Bring a pot of water to a boil.
2
Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
3
Spray a large nonstick skillet with Pam.
4
Add the turkey and cook until no longer pink, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up the meat.
5
Stir in the onion, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
6
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, about 3 minutes.
7
Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, chiles, and water; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
8
Add the macaroni and cheese, stirring to combine.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup elbow macaroni, 1 lb ground turkey breast, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup seeded and chopped green bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Skillet Macaroni And Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Southwestern Skillet Macaroni And Cheese

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