Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Beef, Salsa and Green Chiles

For a little more heat, follow the recipe for Creamy Macaroni & Cheese replacing the cheddar with pepper jack cheese.

• Calories: 75 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• 1 recipe Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
• ⅛ teaspoon Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup salsa (your choice of hotness)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Follow basic recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese, but use pepper Jack cheese, not cheddar.

Step 2

Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper, until most of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, salsa and chilies; simmer, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cilantro, then stir mixture into macaroni. Serve hot.