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Southwestern Skillet Macaroni and Cheese (6 Points)

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"I've made this recipe 3 or 4 times over the past month. Love it! I just use a can of Rotel instead I the separate tomatoes and chilis and I use a pack of taco seasoning for spices. " - Dirtdigga13

Yield: 6 Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Turkey

(4.2, 4) 100% would make again (reviews)

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 6
1 cupElbow Macaroni Noodles
1 lbGround turkey
1/2 cupOnion; chopped
1/2 cupBell pepper; chopped
2 tbspChili powder
1 tspCumin
1/2 tspSalt
14 ozDiced tomatoes
8 ozTomato sauce
4 ozGreen chili
1/2 cupWater
1 cupReduced Fat Cheddar cheese; shredded

Southwestern Skillet Macaroni and Cheese (6 Points) Preparation

1. Cook the macaroni according to package directions omitting the salt, if desired; Drain.

2. Meanwhile, spray a large nonstick skillet with a nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 8 minutes.

3. Stir in the onion, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin and salt. Cook, stiring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 3 minutes.

4. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, chiles and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are blended, about 10 minutes.

5. Add the macaroni and the cheese, stirring to combine.

Notes

6 points

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Calories Per Serving: 434
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Southwestern Skillet Macaroni and Cheese (6 Points) Reviews

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I've made this recipe 3 or 4 times over the past month. Love it! I just use a can of Rotel instead I the separate tomatoes and chilis and I use a pack of taco seasoning for spices.
1 years, 1 months, 2 weeks, 5 days, 4 hours, 35 minutes ago
I thought this was a good recipe bit I hought it needed a little more heat but I like a lot of heat. Other than that it was a great one skillet meal
4 years, 5 months, 2 days, 19 hours, 17 minutes ago
[I made edits to this recipe.]
5 years, 8 months, 2 weeks, 5 days, 16 hours, 31 minutes ago
6 points
[I posted this recipe.]
5 years, 8 months, 3 weeks, 1 days, 19 hours, 56 minutes ago

Tags

  1. Weight Watchers
  2. 6 Points
  3. Main Dish
  4. Turkey
  5. American
  6. Dinner
  7. Spring
  8. Sweet

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