Salsa Macaroni & Cheese
I love macaroni & cheese, but have you ever tried it with salsa? OMG. I know some people like to add ketchup to their mac and cheese (not me though!) so it’s not really that much of a stretch to add a little salsa to your favourite recipe. This Salsa Macaroni & Cheese is made from scratch and is one of the most delicious mac and cheese recipes ever, in my humble opinion. It’s cheesy, creamy with a little bit of a kick. Everyone who tried it raved about it.
I also included some chopped green pepper to give it a little colour and crunch. If you aren’t a fan, just leave it out and it won’t make much of a difference.
This recipe sure beats the boxed stuff! Once you try it, you may never want to go back. It’s really not that much more difficult to make. Just a couple extra steps and you have a delicious homemade version to serve to your family.
Ahhh comfort food. I love it especially during this time of year when the days are shorter and colder. It fills your belly and warms your soul.
I also have a recipe for Mac and Cheese Cups if you are looking for a cute and tasty appetizer recipe.
You might also like Mom’s Macaroni.
Do you like your Macaroni & Cheese with a twist or do your prefer the regular version with no extras?
Salsa Macaroni & Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
- 6 cups macaroni, cooked
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for one minute. Gradually add in milk. Stir in salsa and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Stir in 1 3/4 cup cheese and green pepper. Add macaroni and stir to combine.
- Pour mixture into a greased 9×13 casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove cover and bake for 5 minutes. Serve with more salsa, if desired.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1 bowlAmount Per Serving: Calories: 703 Total Fat: 20.1g Saturated Fat: 10.9g Trans Fat: 0.4g Unsaturated Fat: 6.7g Cholesterol: 54mg Sodium: 606.4mg Carbohydrates: 100.8g Fiber: 4.5g Sugar: 8.5g Protein: 28g
Ilove mac and cheese with salsa it gives it a nice kick, I also like adding beans(pork and beans) to my mac and cheese my son thinks I am crazy
Help. I think I’ve just fallen in love with a blog post. As if I didn’t love mac and salsa enough on their own!? This looks absolutely incredible!
This looks and sounds like a great mac n’ cheese recipe!
thank you
I have never thought to add salsa to mac and cheese! I usually add lots of black pepper, so I’m sure I will love this!
This sounds delicious!! My husband is going to get excited when he comes home tonight and smells this!
#artsyfartsy
I found your site thru Dear Crissy’s and so glad I did! This looks so delicious!! I love that it has a spicy kick! I’d use red peppers cuz NY husband loves those. Can’t wait to try this!
I love the idea of adding salsa. I can use this when my vegetarian daughter visits for something a little different.
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I’ve never had it with salsa but I think I would love the flavour! Yum.
This looks absolutely amazing!! What a genius idea – I would totally toss in a few black olives and top with cilantro! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday! Pinning!
This looks amazing!
This sounds like it would be amazing! I love a quick and easy yet tasty dinner 🙂