Southwestern Skillet Macaroni And Cheese Food

SOUTHWESTERN MAC & CHEESE

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.

SOUTHWEST MAC AND CHEESE

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.

SKILLET MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted., Add macaroni; cook and stir until heated through. Top as desired.

SOUTHWESTERN SKILLET MACARONI AND CHEESE

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.

SKILLET MAC & CHEESE (MACARONI & CHEESE)

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to the package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add cream; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat.
• Stir in cheese until melted.
• Drain macaroni, add to cheese mixture. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.

SKILLET MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat broiler. In a large straight-sided, oven-safe skillet, melt butter. Remove 1 tablespoon butter and combine with breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
• Add onion to skillet and cook until softened. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Very gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Add macaroni and cook, stirring constantly and scraping bottom of pan, until tender, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in remaining cheese and the mustard, and season with salt and pepper. Top with breadcrumb mixture and broil until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.

QUICK SKILLET MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
• While the macaroni cooks, melt butter over medium heat in an oven safe skillet or saucepan.
• Add onion and cook, stirring often until soft and golden.
• Add flour and cook, stirring for 2 minutes until flour is combined and mixture is light brown.
• Whisking constantly, add cream slowly until well mixed. Stir in pepper, salt, nutmeg and garlic. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring.
• Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, a little at a time, until melted.
• Stir in the macaroni to coat with sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and parsley on top.
• Place skillet under broiler for 2 or 3 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

SKILLET MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add bread crumbs, 1/4 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until deep golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer to bowl and wipe out skillet.
• Bring water, 1 1/4 cups evaporated milk, and 1/2 t salt to simmer in skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add macaroni and cook, stirring often, until macaroni is al dente, 8-10 minutes.
• Whisk remaining evaporated milk, cornstarch, and hot sauce in small bowl, then stir into skillet.
• Simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
• Off heat, stir in cheeses, one handful at a time, adding water as needed to adjust consistency.
• Sprinkle with toasted bread crumbs.
• Serve.