Southwestern Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Turkey

This Southwestern macaroni and cheese with ground turkey, red bell pepper, black beans and taco seasoning makes a quick and easy meal that your entire family will love!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 658 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup cooked black beans
• 1 red bell pepper, diced small
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, or to taste
• 2 (6 ounce) boxes Horizon® ClassicMac™ Macaroni & Mild Cheddar Cheese
• 4 tablespoons Horizon® organic butter
• ½ cup Horizon® organic milk
• 20 ounces extra-lean ground turkey breast
• ½ large red onion, diced small
• 6 ounces Horizon® Organic Mexican finely shredded cheese
• 3 each green onions, thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Prepare Horizon macaroni and cheese according to package directions.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey, red onion, and red bell pepper. Saute, breaking up turkey, until turkey is cooked through and onions are translucent.

Step 3

Stir in black beans, taco seasoning, prepared macaroni and cheese, and shredded cheese. Continue to cook until cheese is melted.

Step 4

Serve topped with sliced green onions.