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Skinny Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese

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  Ingredients 8 cups water 2 cups chopped cauliflower florets 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni (8 oz) 1 1/2 cups fat-free (skim) milk 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1/2 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs 1 tablespoon butter, melted Steps 1  In 4-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling over medium heat. Add cauliflower and macaroni; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until macaroni is tender. Drain; return to saucepan, and cover to keep warm. 2  Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, stir milk, flour, mustard, salt, black pepper and red pepper with whisk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted. 3  Add cheese sauce t...

Chili Macaroni Skillet

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  Ingredients 1 lb bulk pork sausage 1 box Hamburger Helper™ chili macaroni 3 1/2 cups hot water 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 can (15 oz) pinto or Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained Shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired Additional chili powder, if desired Steps 1  In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain. 2  Stir in uncooked Pasta, Sauce Mix and remaining ingredients except cheese and additional chili powder. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. 3  Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Remove from heat. Spoon into individual serving bowls; sprinkle with cheese and additional chili powder.

Queso Macaroni and Cheese

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  Ingredients 1 package (16 oz) uncooked penne pasta 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium red bell pepper, diced 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cans (4.5 oz each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 cups milk 1 package (16 oz) Kraft™ Velveeta™ original cheese product, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 2 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped 1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and cubed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves Steps 1  Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. 2  Meanwhile, in 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, cumin and salt; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peppers are just starting to soften. Transfer to small bowl; stir in green chiles, and reserve. 3  Return Dutch oven to medium heat; melt butter in Dutch oven...

Cheesy Macaroni with Ham

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  Ingredients 11/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (8 oz) 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 2 cups milk 11/2 cups chopped cooked ham 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1 cup soft bread crumbs (about 1 1/2 slices bread) 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted Steps 1  Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package, using minimum cook time. 2  Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in butter, stirring frequently, until golden. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in flour, salt, mustard and red pepper. Cook and stir until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens, about 5 minutes. Gently stir in h...

Chili-Mac Soup

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  Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 5 cups hot water 1 box Hamburger Helper™ chili macaroni 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 2 cups diced tomatoes (from 28-oz can) 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, undrained 2 tablespoons sliced pitted ripe olives Steps 1  In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and bell pepper over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. 2  Stir in hot water, sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box), chili powder, garlic salt and tomatoes. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. 3  Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper box), corn and olives. Cover; cook 10 minutes longer.