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Spicy Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe

To give a little life to regular macaroni and cheese, my best friend and I decided to stir in ground beef and a chopped jalapeno.—Debra Kind, Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia

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Spicy Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion, peppers and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in macaroni, milk and seasonings. Reduce heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 340 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 439 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 21 g protein.

Originally published as Spicy Mac N Cheese in Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook , p245