KRAFT CREAMY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD RECIPES

Name: Queso Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 package (16 oz) uncooked penne pasta; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cans (4.5 oz each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour; 3 cups milk; 1 package (16 oz) Kraft™ Velveeta™ original cheese product, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz); 2 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped; 1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and cubed; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

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Oh yes we did! This creamy, zippy spin on macaroni and cheese is a queso lover’s dream come true. Top with your favorite fresh toppings for a simple casserole that no one can resist.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Total Time 1 hours 0 minutes

Prep Time 35 minutes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 package (16 oz) uncooked penne pasta
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cans (4.5 oz each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 package (16 oz) Kraft™ Velveeta™ original cheese product, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
2 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped
1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
Meanwhile, in 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, cumin and salt; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peppers are just starting to soften. Transfer to small bowl; stir in green chiles, and reserve.
Return Dutch oven to medium heat; melt butter in Dutch oven. With whisk, stir in flour until smooth. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
Gradually stir in milk. Increase heat to medium-high; heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; reduce heat to medium. Stir in Velveeta™ cheese, and cook until melted, stirring occasionally. Stir in pasta and reserved vegetables. Remove from heat. Pour mixture into baking dish; top with Cheddar cheese.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are bubbly and cheese is melted. Top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 , CarbohydrateContent 53 g, CholesterolContent 65 mg, FatContent 2 , FiberContent 3 g, ProteinContent 21 g, SaturatedFatContent 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, SodiumContent 1120 mg, SugarContent 11 g, TransFatContent 1/2 g

QUESO MACARONI AND CHEESE RECIPE - BETTYCROCKER.COM

Queso Macaroni and Cheese Recipe - BettyCrocker.com image

Oh yes we did! This creamy, zippy spin on macaroni and cheese is a queso lover’s dream come true. Top with your favorite fresh toppings for a simple casserole that no one can resist.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Total Time 1 hours 0 minutes

Prep Time 35 minutes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 package (16 oz) uncooked penne pasta
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cans (4.5 oz each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 package (16 oz) Kraft™ Velveeta™ original cheese product, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
2 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped
1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
Meanwhile, in 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, cumin and salt; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peppers are just starting to soften. Transfer to small bowl; stir in green chiles, and reserve.
Return Dutch oven to medium heat; melt butter in Dutch oven. With whisk, stir in flour until smooth. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
Gradually stir in milk. Increase heat to medium-high; heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; reduce heat to medium. Stir in Velveeta™ cheese, and cook until melted, stirring occasionally. Stir in pasta and reserved vegetables. Remove from heat. Pour mixture into baking dish; top with Cheddar cheese.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are bubbly and cheese is melted. Top with remaining ingredients.

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