Velveeta® Salsa Mac and Cheese recipe

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Ingredients

1 pound ground round
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa
2 cups water
1 (7 ounce) package elbow macaroni
12 ounces processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks

Nutrition Info

604.4 calories
carbohydrate: 51.3 g
cholesterol: 91.6 mg
fat: 27.5 g
fiber: 3.4 g
protein: 38 g
saturatedFat: 15.4 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 1517.6 mg
sugar: 4.8 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and garlic in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes, drain and discard grease. Add salsa and water, bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni, reduce heat and cover skillet. Simmer until macaroni is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir cheese into mixture until melted.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

A QUICK family favorite and so tasty! Adjust the overall heat of the dish by choosing milder (or hotter) salsa.

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