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Salsa-Spiked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Salsa-Spiked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 1/2 cups uncooked macaroni
3 cups milk ( low fat ok)
125 g light cream cheese
2 cups grated old cheddar cheese
1/3 cup flour
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 -2 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne (optional)
1 cup salsa
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup buttered bread crumb (optional)

Directions:

Following the package directions, cook macaroni in boiling water for the MINIMUM cooking time- usually 7 minutes.
Drain& rinse with cold running water to stop the cooking process.
Drain well& place in an ungreased baking dish large enough to hold 8 cups.
Meanwhile, pour milk into a large saucepan, over medium heat until milk is steaming hot.
Do NOT boil.
Cut cream cheese into 1/2 inch cubes.
Combine grated cheddar& flour in a small bowl.
As soon as the milk is hot, stir in cream cheese cubes until they melt.
Continuing to stir, gradually sprinkle in the cheddar/flour mixture, then the parmesan, mustard, salt, paprika& cayenne.
Stirring frequently, cook until cheeses melt& sauce is smooth (about 3 or 4 more minutes).
Pour sauce over cooked macaroni& stir until coated.
Fold in salsa& green onions just until evenly distributed.
Smooth top.
Cover& bake in the center of a preheated 350F oven until hot& bubbly, about 30- 35 minutes.
For extra crunch, uncover& sprinkle with buttered breadcrumbs during the last 10 minutes of baking time.
TIP: Whirl 2 or 3 bread slices in food processor until crumbs form; add 1 tbsp melted butter& whirl until crumbs are coated.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1256.14 Kcal (5259 kJ)
Calories from fat	496.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	55.16g	85%
Cholesterol	157.8mg	53%
Sodium	2703.38mg	113%
Potassium	1134.03mg	24%
Total Carbs	130.89g	44%
Sugars	23.68g	95%
Dietary Fiber	8.57g	34%
Protein	58.39g	117%
Vitamin C	4mg	7%
Iron	6.8mg	38%
Calcium	1329.2mg	133%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	193.96 Kcal (812 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.52g	85%
Cholesterol	24.37mg	53%
Sodium	417.42mg	113%
Potassium	175.1mg	24%
Total Carbs	20.21g	44%
Sugars	3.66g	95%
Dietary Fiber	1.32g	34%
Protein	9.02g	117%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	7%
Iron	1.1mg	38%
Calcium	205.2mg	133%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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