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 Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese and Mom’s Macaroni. Make your own homemade salsa, too!

Do you like your Macaroni & Cheese with a twist or do your prefer the regular version with no extras?

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Salsa Macaroni & Cheese

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Classic mac and cheese with a Tex Mex twist! Spice levels can be controlled by using medium or hot salsa, which is a great compliment to the cheesy, creamy sauce.

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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

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 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.
3. Stir in 1 3/4 cup cheese and green pepper. Add macaroni and stir to combine.
4. Pour mixture into a greased 9×13 casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
5. 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 bowl
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 703Total Fat: 20.1gSaturated Fat: 10.9gTrans Fat: 0.4gUnsaturated Fat: 6.7gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 606.4mgCarbohydrates: 100.8gFiber: 4.5gSugar: 8.5gProtein: 28g

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