Queso Mac and Cheese
This Queso Mac and Cheese recipe is creamy, loaded with flavor, and totally decadent! Made with melty cheese, tomatoes, beans, and spices - this delicious pasta dish is hearty, vegetarian, and gluten free!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 344kcal
Cost: $2
Ingredients
- 16 ounce package macaroni use gluten free
- 1/2 cup salsa optional
- 16 ounces Velveeta cut into cubes
- 1 14-ounce can Diced Tomatoes no salt added
- 1- 13.5-ounce black beans no salt added, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 green onions sliced, save extra for garnish
Instructions
- Cook macaroni noodles according to package instructions. Drain, and set aside.
- In the same cooking pot, add the salsa, cubed Velveeta, tomatoes (with the juice), black beans, chili powder, oregano, and cumin. Heat over low heat and stir until cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Toss pasta in the sauce, and continue stirring and cooking over low heat until the dish is hot and bubbling.
- Garnish with extra green onion and salsa, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 1022mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 743IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 348mg | Iron: 1mg