Baked Tomato Mac 'n Cheese

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Watch out! This delicious macaroni and cheese recipe will have you making mac 'n' cheese from scratch instead of from a box forever. You and your family will be enjoying the warm, creamy, cheesy, comfort-foody deliciousness quicker than you think-perfect for a school night! And with the surprise of a bit of Mexican flavor, you'll be number one in their books.

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Prep Time:
1 hr
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni

  • 4 tablespoons butter

  • 1 cup milk

  • 3 tablespoons flour

  • 16 ounces shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes, drained

  • 2 (7 ounce) cans salsa verde

  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.

  3. Whisk milk and flour together in a small bowl.

  4. Melt butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Pour in milk/flour mixture; stir constantly until thickened. Add most of the cheese, reserving a few tablespoons to sprinkle over top before baking. Mix in drained tomatoes, and salsa verde. Continue stirring until cheese is melted. Season to taste with black pepper. Stir in macaroni and thoroughly blend with the sauce.

  5. Divide among individual serving-sized ovenproof baking dishes or ramekins. Top with remaining cheese. and bake 10 minutes. Place under broiler for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until top is browned.

  6. Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Turn on the broiler and cook until tops are browned, about 2 to 3 minutes.

23 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

703 Calories
34g Fat
71g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 703
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 43%
Saturated Fat 22g 112%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 1087mg 47%
Total Carbohydrate 71g 26%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 67mg 5%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 384mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.