Spicy Mac 'n' Cheese
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
6-8 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
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.
Nutrition 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.
Wine: Full-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.