Mexican Mac and Cheese Recipe Idea

 

Mexican Mac and Cheese

Makes 4 servings 

Ingredients:

7.5 oz cooked 93% lean ground beef, fat drained 

1 1/2 tsp low sodium taco seasoning mix 

5 cups cooked cauliflower, cut into small florets

1/2 cup chopped green chilies 

1/2 cup green or red peppers, diced 

2 Tbsp jalapenos, chopped 

For the sauce:

1 cup unsweetened cashew milk 

3 Tbsp reduced fat cream cheese 

1 tsp dijon mustard 

1 1/2 Tbsp Kraft parmesan cheese, grated

1/4 tsp garlic powder 

1 1/2 cups shredded reduced fat Mexican or sharp cheddar cheese

Topping:

1 cup shredded reduced fat Mexican or sharp cheddar cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 

Spray a 9 inch square casserole dish lightly with cooking spray.

Combine cooked ground beef with taco seasoning mix and 1/4 cup water in a small skillet. 

Heat over medium high heat. 

Cook until sauce thickens, about 4 to 5 minutes stirring occasionally.

In a large bowl, combine seasoned ground beef, cauliflower pieces, green chilies, green or red peppers and jalapenos. 

Set aside.

Pour cashew milk into a medium sized sauce pan over medium-low heat. 

Add the cream cheese, dijon mustard, parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. 

Stir until combined and cream cheese is melted. 

Add 1 1/2 cups cheese. 

Continue cooking until cheese is melted and sauce is nice and smooth, about 2 minutes.

Pour the cheese sauce over the cauliflower beef mixture and stir until everything is coated with the cheese sauce. 

Pour mixture into a prepared dish. 

Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese over the top. 

Bake for about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. 

Divide into 4 even portions.

Per serving for program:  1 lean, 3 greens, 3 condiments