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Light and Easy Mac and Cheese!!!
Lady Catherine Gourmet
20 minutes
6 servings
BeginnerThis is a perfect side to any meal.
With Love,
Catherine
xo
Total Steps
5
Ingredients
11
Tools Needed
8
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- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 pounds macaroni
- 8 ounces salsa
- 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- dash salt
- 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 16 ounces cottage cheese
Instructions
1
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Step 2
Cook the macaroni according to package directions.
3
Step 3
Place cottage cheese and butter in the food processor and process until smooth. Add the salsa, paprika, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder, then process briefly to incorporate.
4
Step 4
Grease a baking dish with butter. Add the cooked macaroni, the prepared cottage cheese mixture, and the milk. Add half of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and toss to combine. Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
5
Step 5
20-25 minutes
Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Tools & Equipment
measuring cup
measuring spoons
pot
food processor
large bowl
spatula or spoon
baking dish
oven