Showing posts with label Cheese. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cheese. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Chili Mac and Cheese (Fast and Easy!)

2 boxes (7 oz) Macaroni and Cheese - prepared
2 Cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained or equivelent salsa
2 Cans Chili Beans (DO NOT DRAIN)
1 Pound of Ground Meat (Turkey or Beef) - Optional

Combine and heat to simmer tomatoes, chili beans, and meat. Add to prepared Mac and cheese and mix well. Heat through and serve!

Alfredo Sauce (Low Fat)

1 Cup Milk (use skim milk if you want it low fat)
1/2 Cup Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch or Arrowroot Powder
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/8 Teaspoon Pepper
1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Trasfer to sauce pan and heat until heated through and smooth, stirring occasionally. Serve hot over cooked pasta of choice.

This recipe should be enough for 8oz. to 16oz. of pasta, depending on how cheesey you like it.

Options: add veggies, ham, chicken, mushrooms, etc.