MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – Featuring whole grains, lower fat meat and skim milk, our Skillet Cheeseburger Mac offers a better-for-you version of a boxed mix. Plus, it comes together in a matter of minutes. Serve with a side of veggies for a complete meal your family will love!
SERVES
6 servings
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb. ground beef/turkey blend
DIRECTIONS
- Boil an 8-quart stock pot of water and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and return to pot.
- While pasta is cooking, brown ground beef/turkey blend in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add salt, pepper and garlic and continue to cook for about 1 minute. Drain fat.
- Add crushed tomatoes and milk. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Fold in pasta and slowly add cheddar, stirring throughout. Simmer until cheddar is melted, about 1 minute.
- Garnish with parsley and additional cheese, if desired.
VARIATIONS
For gluten free: Use gluten free elbow macaroni in place of whole wheat elbow macaroni.
NUTRITION
Per Serving: Calories 510, Total Fat 15g (Saturated 6g, Trans 0.5g), Cholesterol 65mg, Sodium 240mg, Total Carbohydrate 63g (Dietary Fiber 9g, Sugars 6g), Protein 33g, Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 20%, Iron 20%
*Nutritional values are an approximation. Actual nutritional values may vary due to preparation techniques, variations related to suppliers, regional and seasonal differences, or rounding.
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