Chili Mac 'n' Cheese Bake

This chili mac 'n' cheese casserole with salsa, green peppers, and chili powder is ready to serve in less than an hour.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 397 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 8 ounces uncooked macaroni
• 1 (15 ounce) can HORMEL® Chili With Beans
• 1 ½ cups CHI-CHI's® Thick & Chunky Salsa
• 2 cups shredded marble Jack cheese, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain well. Pour into large bowl.

Step 2

Toss chili, salsa, green pepper and chili powder with macaroni until well mixed. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese. Spoon into prepared casserole. Top with remaining 1/2 cups cheese.

Step 3

Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted and lightly browned.