Baked Tomato Mac 'n Cheese Recipe

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Brief

Prep 1hr

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Baked Tomato Mac 'n Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni

4 tablespoons butter

1 cup milk

3 tablespoons flour

16 ounces shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

1 (14.5 ounce) can Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes

drained

2 (7 ounce) cans salsa verde

ground black pepper to taste

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite 8 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Whisk milk and flour together in a small bowl.

Step 4

Melt butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Pour in milk/flour mixture; stir constantly until thickened. Add most of the cheese reserving a few tablespoons to sprinkle over top before baking. Mix in drained tomatoes and salsa verde. Continue stirring until cheese is melted. Season to taste with black pepper. Stir in macaroni and thoroughly blend with the sauce.

Step 5

Divide among individual serving-sized ovenproof baking dishes or ramekins. Top with remaining cheese. and bake 10 minutes. Place under broiler for an additional 3-5 minutes or until top is browned.

Step 6

Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly about 10 minutes. Turn on the broiler and cook until tops are browned about 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Baked Tomato Mac 'n Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 703.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 29g 58%

Carbohydrates: 70.6g 23%

Dietary Fiber: 3.1g 12%

Sugars: 8.5g

Fat: 33.7g 52%

Saturated Fat: 22.4g 112%

Cholesterol: 95.9mg 32%

Vitamin A Iu: 313.9IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.2mg 63%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 186.4mcg 47%

Calcium: 66.8mg 7%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 45.4mg 16%

Potassium: 383.5mg 11%

Sodium: 1086.5mg 44%

Thiamin: 0.8mg 82%

Calories From Fat: 303.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.