Fiesta Macaroni Recipes

FIESTA MACARONI

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Drain macaroni; set aside., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine salsa and cheese. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Stir into the skillet; add the macaroni and beans. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the macaroni and cook according to the directions on the package, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
• Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan, but don't boil it. Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a large (4-quart) pot and add the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. While whisking, add the hot milk and cook for a minute or two more, until thickened and smooth. Off the heat, add the Gruyere, Cheddar, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add the cooked macaroni and stir well. Pour into a 3-quart baking dish.
• Slice the tomatoes and arrange on top. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, combine them with the fresh bread crumbs, and sprinkle on the top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on the top.

FIESTA MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the macaroni in the boiling water until just undercooked. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the red onion and corn and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the onion turns golden brown and the corn begins to blister, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the green chiles to combine. Set aside.
• To make the sauce, melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour, whisking to combine. Let the roux cook for a minute or so, whisking constantly. Pour in the milk, whisking constantly, followed by 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Cook the white sauce until thick and bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the half-and-half and adobo sauce. Add the processed cheese, 1 cup of the Monterey Jack and 1 cup of the pepper jack and continue to cook, stirring, until the cheese all melts. Add the cooked macaroni and stir to coat. Fold in the diced tomatoes and chiles.
• Butter a 9-by-13-inch disposable foil pan. Layer with half of the macaroni mixture, then half the corn mixture. Repeat the layers, ending with the corn mixture. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack and 1 cup pepper jack over the top. Sprinkle the crushed tortilla chips all over the cheese, then sprinkle with chili powder.
• To bake immediately, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bake until bubbly and hot, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle over the chopped cilantro and serve.
• To freeze the casserole for later, let cool completely, then cover with aluminum foil, fold over the edges to seal and freeze.
• If cooking from frozen, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Cook, covered, for 50 minutes, then uncover and bake until light brown and bubbly, about another 20 minutes. Sprinkle over the chopped cilantro and serve.

FIESTA VELVEETA MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook the noodles and drain.
• In the same pot over low heat, melt the butter, then add the salsa, milk, chili powder and salt and pepper; stir to blend.
• Add the cheese and stir over low heat until it melts, then fold in the cooked drained noodles and serve.

FIESTA MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package, cooking Macaroni for just 8 min.
• Meanwhile, brown meat with peppers in skillet; drain.
• Add meat mixture, corn and salsa to prepared Dinner; mix well. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

FIESTA MACARONI SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
• Cover and refrigerate for 4-8 hours to allow flavors to blend.
• Remove bay leaf prior to serving.

FIESTA MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare Dinners as directed on package, using the Light Prep directions.
• Spoon into large bowl; cool slightly.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

FIESTA MACARONI DINNER

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to a package directions.
• In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
• Drain macaroni, and set aside.
• In a microwave safe bowl, combine salsa and cheese.
• Micorwave, uncovered, on high for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
• Stir into the skillet; add the macaroni and beans.
• Transfer to a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

FIESTA MAC

Steps:

• Prepare the macaroni and cheese dinner as directed on the box, cooking the macaroni for only 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, brown the ground beef with the green bell peppers in a skillet; drain.
• Add the meat mixture, corn and salsa to the prepared macaroni and cheese dinner, mixing well.
• Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

MEXICAN FIESTA PLATTER

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until it is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes; crumbling beef; drain. Add the beans, tomato sauce and chili seasoning; simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. , On 2 serving platters with sides, layer the corn chips, rice, onions, meat mixture, cheese, lettuce, tomato and olives. Sprinkle with hot sauce if desired.

MACARONI & CHEESE DINNER FIESTA

Steps:

• Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Cook 3 to 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.