Salsa Mac with Colby Jack

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Salsa Mac with Colby Jack

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Recipe Data

5
Servings
10min
Prep
45min
Total

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    Description

    The sautéed peppers and onions add an unexpected flavor to this baked mac and cheese.

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    Ingredients
    Serves 5
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    ½ medium green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
    ½ small onion, finely chopped
    1 tbsp. Hy-Vee unsalted butter
    1 tbsp. Hy-Vee all-purpose flour
    Hy-Vee ground black pepper, to taste
    1 ¼ c. Hy-Vee 1% low-fat milk
    1 (8-oz.) pkg. Hy-Vee finely shredded Colby jack cheese
    1 c. Hy-Vee elbow macaroni, prepared according to package directions
    1 medium tomato, finely chopped

    Things To Grab

    • Large oven-safe saucepan
    • Whisk

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

    2. Melt butter in a large oven-safe saucepan over medium heat. Sauté peppers and onions until peppers are tender, about 5 minutes.

    3. Whisk in flour; whisk until bubbly. Gradually whisk in milk; stir until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Gradually add cheese; stir until melted. Stir in pasta and tomatoes.

    4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. Cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    320 Calories per serving

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 290mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 25g
    • Protein: 17g

    Daily Values

    0%
    Iron 8%
    0%
    Calcium 30%
    0%
    Vitamin D 6%
    0%
    Potassium 4%

    Recipe Source:

    Hy-Vee Finely Shredded Colby Jack Cheese package