Southwestern Skillet Macaroni and Cheese |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A wonderful potluck meal or a great lunch served with a side salad. Ingredients:
1 cup elbow macaroni |
1 lb ground turkey breast |
1/2 cup chopped onion |
1/2 cup seeded and chopped green bell pepper |
2 tablespoons chili powder |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their juice |
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce |
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies |
1/2 cup water |
1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (preferably extra-sharp) |
Directions:
1. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
2. Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
3. Spray a large nonstick skillet with Pam.
4. Add the turkey and cook until no longer pink, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up the meat.
5. Stir in the onion, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
6. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, about 3 minutes.
7. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, chiles, and water; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
8. Add the macaroni and cheese, stirring to combine.
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