SOUTHWESTERN PASTA & CHEESE
"I decided to give my old mac 'n' cheese recipe a new twist by including some of my favorite Southwestern ingredients. I especially like the smoky flavors of the chipotle and bacon...my family loves it all!" Serve with a salad or veggie. Naomi Reed - McMinnville, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute pepper and onions in oil until tender. Stir in the flour, chili powder, chipotle pepper, salt and cumin until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese until melted., Drain pasta; toss with sauce. Stir in bacon and cilantro. Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: fusilli pasta, corn, black beans, cooked chicken, alfredo sauce, taco seasoning, monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Dinner
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C)
- Cook the fusilli pasta according to box instructions. This will make about 4½ cups (900g) of cooked pasta.
- In a large bowl, mix together cooked pasta, corn, black beans, cooked chicken, alfredo sauce, and taco seasoning.
- Pour into a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan and spread evenly around the pan.
- Sprinkle Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese over the top and cover with foil.
- Bake for 35 minutes, uncovering after 20 minutes to allow the cheese to brown.
- Garnish with cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 3 grams
SOUTHWESTERN PASTA & CHEESE
From Taste of Home's Healthy Cooking Magazine. Naomi Reed of McMinnville Oregon wrote, "I gave mac and cheese a twist by adding some favorite ingredients. My family absolutely loves this side dish."
Provided by Shelby Jo
Categories Spicy
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute pepper and onions in oil until tender. Stir in the flour, chili powder, cumin, salt, and chipotle pepper until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese until melted.
- Drain pasta; toss with sauce. Stir in bacon and cilantro. Transfer to a 2 quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
SOUTHWESTERN BAKED SPAGHETTI
This is an easy, yet very tasty spaghetti casserole, which reminds me of the spaghetti they used to serve us in elementary school. I loved their spaghetti! I normally only brought my lunch, but not on spaghetti day!
Provided by Kim D.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti per package direcions.
- Combine milk and egg, mix well.
- Combine drained spaghetti, milk and egg; mix well.
- Pour spaghetti mixture into a buttered 9X13 inch casserole dish.
- Brown ground beef with onion, bell pepper and garlic in a large skillet; drain.
- Return drained meat back into the skillet and add seasonings; Cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Spread meat mixture over spaghetti.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes or until cheese melts and is bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes.
SOUTHWEST MAC AND CHEESE
This Mexican-inspired dish features ingredients loved in all cultures: cheese, pasta and corn!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 22m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except cheese in 12-inch nonstick skillet. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer 10 to 14 minutes, stirring frequently, until macaroni is tender. Stir in cheese until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1030 mg
CREAMY SOUTHWEST MAC 'N CHEESE
Add some Tex-Mex flair to your comfort food with Creamy Southwest Mac 'n Cheese. Chopped jalapenos and poblanos plus shredded pepper Jack gives southwest mac 'n cheese its kick.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Thanksgiving Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add onions, poblano chiles, jalapeño peppers and chili powder; mix well. Cook 6 min. or until onions are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
- Add milk and 2/3 of the VELVEETA; cook 3 to 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Stir in macaroni and remaining VELVEETA.
- Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray. Toss shredded cheese with crushed chips; sprinkle over macaroni mixture.
- Bake 20 min. or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 640 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g
SOUTHWESTERN MAC & CHEESE
Diced tomatoes and green chilies give this hearty mac and cheese casserole its distinctive Southwestern appeal.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings, 1-1/3 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, brown meat with bell peppers in large skillet; drain.
- Heat dressing in large saucepan. Add flour; cook and stir 1 min. or until bubbly. Gradually whisk in milk; cook and stir 6 to 8 min. or until thickened. Add cheese, mustard and black pepper; cook and stir 2 min. or until cheese is melted and mixture is well blended.
- Drain macaroni. Add to cheese sauce; mix well. Stir in meat mixture and tomatoes and green chilies. Spoon into casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake 25 to 35 min. or until golden brown and sauce is bubbly. Let stand 2 min. before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 490 mg, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 24 g
SOUTHWEST PASTA BAKE
Fat-free cream cheese and reduced-fat cheddar make this creamy casserole lower in fat and calories. It's a good way to get our kids to eat spinach in "disguise". -Carol Lepak of Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in milk. Stir in spinach and oregano; set aside. , In a nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the picante sauce, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder and cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Drain pasta; stir into meat mixture., In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer half of the meat mixture and all of the spinach mixture. Top with remaining meat mixture. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with olives and onions. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 870mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SOUTHWESTERN PASTA
Southwestern pasta makes a satisfying meal that will feed a crowd. In this recipe, rigatoni pasta is combined with ground beef seasoned with southwestern-inspired spice blend and simmered with tomatoes, black beans and corn. The pasta and sauce are combined, topped with cheese and baked until melted.
Provided by Elizabeth
Categories Main Course
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- You will also need: Large casserole dish and a large baking sheet
Nutrition Facts : Calories 593 kcal, Carbohydrate 63 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 1113 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BAKED SOUTHWEST SANDWICHES
I like to prepare these tasty sandwiches whenever I have a few friends over for an informal lunch. The combination of toppings is out of this world. I'm often asked for the recipe. -Holly Sorensen, Reedley, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine olives, chili powder, cumin and salt; set aside 2 tablespoons. Add the mayonnaise, sour cream and onion to the remaining olive mixture. , Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet; spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise mixture on each slice. Top with turkey and tomatoes. Spread with another tablespoon of mayonnaise mixture; top with avocados and cheeses. Sprinkle with reserved olive mixture. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 31g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
SOUTHWESTERN SKILLET MACARONI AND CHEESE
Make and share this Southwestern Skillet Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Audrey M
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
- Spray a large nonstick skillet with Pam.
- Add the turkey and cook until no longer pink, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up the meat.
- Stir in the onion, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, about 3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, chiles, and water; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
- Add the macaroni and cheese, stirring to combine.
SOUTHWEST CHEESE AND PASTA
Dinner ready in 25 minutes! Enjoy this creamy pasta packed with cheese - perfect if you love Southwest cuisine!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except cheese in 12-inch nonstick skillet. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 10 to 14 minutes, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender.
- Add cheese; stir until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 2, ServingSize 1 Serving
SOUTHWEST MACARONI AND JACK CHEESE BAKE
The Southwest version of macaroni and cheese. For children you can use half plain and half jalapeno Monterrey Jack or just plain cheese. For a richer taste use half and half or light cream. For more spice use canned jalapenos instead of chili peppers.
Provided by Lorac
Categories Cheese
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
- Add milk and cream cheese to a large sauce pan, heat over medium high heat and stir until cheese melts.
- Add chili peppers, salt and cooked macaroni and stir to combine.
- Spoon half the macaroni into the baking dish and top with half the cheese.
- Add the remaining macaroni, cheese and top with the nacho chips.
- Bake 30-35 minutes or until the mixture is bubbly and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.7, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 98.5, Sodium 597.3, Carbohydrate 51.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.9, Protein 27.9
SOUTHWEST BAKED PASTA AND CHEESE
This vegetarian pasta bake is quick and easy to prepare - perfect for families on the run!
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook pasta as package directs. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix remaining ingredients except 1/4 cup of cheese and tortilla chips. Add pasta to bowl. Mix to blend thoroughly.
- Transfer to 2-quart shallow baking dish; level top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake in center of oven about 20 minutes until bubbly. Sprinkle top with tortilla chips. Bake 5 to 10 minutes longer, until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1091.7 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
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