Confetti Macaroni and Cheese

Makes:  4 Servings
Prep Time:  5 min.
Total Time:  13 min

Nutrition per serving:
Calories:  270
Total Fat: 7g

Ingredients:

• 1 pkg. (7-1/2 oz.) Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
• 1 cup each: shredded carrots and zucchini
• 1/2 cup Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

Directions:

1. PREPARE Dinner in large saucepan, following the Light Prep directions on package and adding vegetables to the boiling water for the last 3 min. of the Macaroni cooking time.
2. STIR in mozzarella.

Mac-a-Taco

Makes:  4 Servings (2 tacos each)
Prep Time:  5 min.
Total Time:  25 min

• 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 pkg.  (7-1/4 oz.) Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup  Salsa
• 8  Crunchy Taco Shells
• 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes (optional)

Directions:

1. BROWN meat in large skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Add Macaroni, water, salsa and Cheese Sauce Mix; mix well. Bring to boil. Cook on medium-low heat 15 min., stirring occasionally.
2. SPOON into taco shells.
3. TOP evenly with shredded cheese and tomatoes.

Chicken Italiano Skillet

Makes:  4 Servings
Prep Time:  10 min.
Total Time:  35 min

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1  green pepper, chopped
• 1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
• 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup water
• 1 pkg.  (14 oz.) Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Directions:

1. COOK and stir chicken in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 5 min. or until chicken is no longer pink. Add peppers and onions; cook and stir 5 min. or until chicken is done and vegetables are crisp-tender.
2. STIR in tomatoes, water and Macaroni. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on low heat 10 min. or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally.
3. ADD Cheese Sauce; stir until blended.
4. TIP:  Substitute 1 ½ cups of your favorite vegetables or whatever vegetables you have on hand for the peppers and onions as needed or desired

Mac & Cheese Lasagna

Makes:  4 Servings
Prep Time:  20 min.
Total Time:  40 min

Ingredients:

• 1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
• 1-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
• 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 cup Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
• 2 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions:

1. HEAT oven to 350°F.
2. PREPARE Dinner, using the Light Prep directions on package. Meanwhile, brown meat in skillet; drain.
3. SPOON half the Dinner into lightly greased 8-inch square baking dish; top with layers of half each sauce, meat and shredded cheese. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
4. BAKE 20 min. or until heated through.

Chili Mac

Makes:  8 Servings (1 cup each)
Total Time:  30 min

Ingredients:

• 2 (7.25oz.) boxes Macaroni and Cheese
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup (1 stick) Margarine
• 2 (15oz.) cans Chili with Beans

Directions:  

1. Bring 12 cups water to boil.  Stir in Macaroni; cook 12-14 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. 
2. Drain, but do not rinse noodles.  Return to pan.  Add butter, milk and cheese sauce mix from boxes; mix well. 
3. Add chili, cook until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.