Best Fiesta Macaroni Recipes

FIESTA MACARONI

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When time is short, Sandra Castillo relies on this family-pleasing main dish. "It's so easy to fix, and everyone loves the zesty flavor that the salsa and chili beans provide," comments the Sun Prairie, Wisconsin cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
10 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Drain macaroni; set aside., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine salsa and cheese. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Stir into the skillet; add the macaroni and beans. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 878mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

MACARONI & CHEESE DINNER FIESTA

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Chorizo sausage, onion and green pepper add Mexican flavor to a macaroni and cheese dinner. Serve as a festive main dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1/2 lb. Mexican chorizo, cooked, drained
1/4 cup chopped green pepper s
1/4 cup chopped onion s

Steps:

Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package.
Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Cook 3 to 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 1270 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 21 g

FIESTA MACARONI SALAD RECIPE

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Make and share this Fiesta Macaroni Salad Recipe recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LilBinkey -

Categories Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 cups cooked macaroni
2 cups seeded and chopped tomatoes
1 cup seeded and chopped cucumber
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced black olives
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 clove garlic, minced
3 -4 dashes Tabasco sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
Cover and refrigerate for 4-8 hours to allow flavors to blend.
Remove bay leaf prior to serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.2, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 24.2, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 6.2

FIESTA MACARONI SALAD

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It's always a party when you bring out the macaroni salad. But when the salad's also got ham, chipotle peppers and lime juice? That's a fiesta.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 20 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pkg. (7-1/4 oz. each) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Baked Cooked Ham, chopped
1 large red pepper, chopped
4 green onions, sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
juice from 2 large limes

Steps:

Prepare Dinners as directed on package, using the Light Prep directions.
Spoon into large bowl; cool slightly.
Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g