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Velveeta Taco Mac & Cheese
From Kraft Foods
November 6, 2003

Velveeta has been around over 75 years.

Velveeta celebrated its 75th anniversary of being a fun, family-friendly cheese. Kraft sent over some favorite recipes for Good Morning America

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef

1/3 cup Taco Bell Home Originals Thick 'N Chunky Salsa

1 1/2 tsp. chili powder

2 cups (8 oz.) elbow macaroni, uncooked

1/2 lb. (8 oz.) Velveeta Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut up

Directions

1. Brown meat in large skillet; drain.

2. Stir in 2 and 3/4 cups water, salsa and chili powder. Bring to boil; stir in macaroni. Cover; simmer 10 minutes or until water is almost absorbed.

3. Add Velveeta; stir until melted. Top with crushed tortilla chips, chopped green onions and tomatoes, if desired.

Makes 6 servings.

Great Variation: Substitute Taco Bell Home Originals Taco Seasoning Mix for the chili powder.

Great Substitute: Prepare as directed, using Velveeta Mexican Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product with jalapeño peppers.

Recipe courtesy of Kraft Foods.