10/18/2012
Chili-Cheese Mac Recipe
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon canola oil
3/4 pound ground round
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 cups fat-free, lower-sodium beef broth
1 cup water
1 (10-ounce) can mild diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup fat-free milk
4 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
4 1/2 ounces finely shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
Preparation
Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil. Add beef and next 4 ingredients; cook 3 minutes. Add broth, water, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni; cover and cook 10 minutes or until macaroni is done.
Heat milk and cream cheese in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook 4 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar. Add cheese sauce to macaroni mixture; toss well to coat.
Nutrition per serving (serving size = 1 cup): Calories 342; Fat 12.3g; Saturated Fat 6g; Monounsaturated Fat 3.7g; Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g; Protein 25.7g; Carbohydrates 32.7g; Fiber 1.8g; Cholesterol 60mg; Iron 2.3mg; Sodium 652mg; Calcium 363mg
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chili-cheese-mac-50400000120215/
Meaty, cheesy, and delicious—kids will love this comforting dinner of Chili-Cheese Mac. But, that's not all, parents will love it too--it's quick.