Jazzy Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe

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Adding Parmesan and mozzarella to already cheesy macaroni will have your clan clamoring for this tried-and-true pasta dish. Diced tomatoes and chilies add color and zip.

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Jazzy Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

In a medium saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add macaroni; set aside cheese packet. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until pasta is tender. Drain and return to saucepan.
Add tomatoes and butter; mix until butter is melted. Add the reserved cheese packet; mix well. Remove from heat; add Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Yield: 4 cups.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 384 calories, 20 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 57 mg cholesterol, 1,073 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 16 g protein.

Originally published as Jazzy Mac 'n' Cheese in Taste of Home Meals in Minutes Calendar Annual 2003, p9