Flavorful Mac and Cheese Recipe

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It's a snap to stir together this zesty macaroni and cheese dish, thanks to the Mexican-seasoned process cheese sauce. "If your family prefers a little less zip, use the original flavor for equally satisfying results," adds Sandy Buchanan of Lake Alfred, Florida.

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Flavorful Mac and Cheese Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
1 jar (8 ounces) mild Mexican cheese sauce or process cheese sauce
1-1/2 cups chopped fully cooked ham
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Stir in the cheese sauce until combined. Add remaining ingredients. Transfer to a serving bowl; serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 478 calories, 18 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 71 mg cholesterol, 1,585 mg sodium, 53 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 24 g protein.

Originally published as Flavorful Mac and Cheese in Quick Cooking March/April 1998, p11