Pretty delicious, though it also clearly doesn't taste like the full-fat version, which is why I'd avoid serving it to company (**I** like lower-fat versions and am used to them, but my guests may not be). Also, I don't know why, but I didn't enjoy it very much fresh-made... I think it gets better if you let it sit a bit. I froze some for later meals and it really hits the spot when you need something substantial that tastes like comfort food. It DOES freeze beautifully. Would definitely make a big batch to freeze for lunches or quick no-fuss dinners in the future.
Chili-Cheese Mac
Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
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.
Yield: Serves 6 (serving size: 1 cup)
Total:
Recipe from
More From Cooking Light
Recipe Time
Total:
20 Minutes
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 342
- Fat: 12.3g
- Saturated fat: 6g
- Monounsaturated fat: 3.7g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1.1g
- Protein: 25.7g
- Carbohydrate: 32.7g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Iron: 2.3mg
- Sodium: 652mg
- Calcium: 363mg
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
- 1. 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.
- 2. 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.
Chili-Cheese Mac Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Family, Freezable, Kid-Friendly, Make-Ahead, Quick/Easy
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Beef, Cheese, Pasta
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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