Saucy Macaroni Skillet

Name: Saucy Macaroni Skillet
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 4 celery ribs, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted; 2/3 cup whole milk; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 3 cups cubed cooked turkey or chicken; 1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Madison, Alabama's Linda Stevens takes mac-and-cheese recipes to a new level with this creamy comfort food full of turkey, vegetables and crunchy almonds. Linda often pops the entree in the oven, but the dish comes together just as successfully on the stovetop.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
4 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2/3 cup whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 cups cubed cooked turkey or chicken
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

Cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute the celery, green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Stir in soup and milk until blended. Add the cheese; cook and stir over medium heat until melted.
Drain macaroni. Add the macaroni, turkey, pimientos, salt and nutmeg to the soup mixture; cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with almonds.