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Horizon Fiesta Mac and Cheese

Horizon Fiesta Mac and Cheese is a new twist on this classic dish! by www.cookingwithruthie.com #recipe #macandcheese #horizon

As mom’s we all await the dreaded question… ‘What’s for Dinner?’

I’ve gotta admit… sometimes, I’m not quite on top of my day and I have no idea what to make for dinner!  I love it though when I can keep a couple of quick things in the pantry to whip up at a moments notice.

Horizon Fiesta Mac and Cheese is one of those fabulous to-the-rescue meals!

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Horizon Fiesta Mac and Cheese

Horizon Fiesta Mac and Cheese is a new twist on this classic dish! by www.cookingwithruthie.com @horizon #spon
Horizon Fiesta Mac and Cheese is one of those fabulous to-the-rescue meals!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 6ounces box Horizon Pasta Shells and White Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 tablaspoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup onion, small diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup carrots, small diced
  • 1/4 cup green pepper, small diced
  • 1/8-1/4 teaspoon tabasco sauce, to taste
  • 1/4-1/2 cup Horizon Shredded Mexican Cheese blend, additional to garnish
  • sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Horizon Pasta Shells and White Cheddar Cheese according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile:
  3. Heat sauté pan over medium high heat, add oil, and allow to almost come to smoking point.
  4. Add onions and sauté 2 minutes until caramelized and brown in color; stirring.
  5. Add 1 Tbsp water and stir- scraping up small bits from the bottom of the pan.
  6. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute; stirring.
  7. Add 1 Tbsp water, add carrots and green peppers.
  8. Reduce temperature to medium low, add remaining water, cook until vegetables are slightly softened and liquid evaporates.
  9. Once cooked remove from heat, add tabasco, and salt and pepper to taste.
  10. When Horizon Pasta Shells and White Cheddar Cheese is ready, add sautéed veggies; gently stir to distribute.
  11. Garnish with additional Horizon Shredded Mexican Cheese blend, if desired.
  12. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 214Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 210mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 9g

Horizon Fiesta Mac and Cheese is a new twist on this classic dish! by www.cookingwithruthie.com #recipe #macandcheese #horizon

Our family has always loved White Cheddar Cheese Mac and Cheese it was the perfect beginning to create a wholesome, delicious, and simple mac & cheese dish for the Horizon Mac-N-Ator !  You’ve gotta check how cool this recipe collection is…

The Horizon MAC-N-ATOR, the mac-n-cheese recipe generator that will surprise and delight your family, while making your life (a little) easier.


Simply select the ingredients that are already sitting at home and the MAC-N-ATOR will generate a mac & cheese recipe using Horizon Mac & Cheese for you!  It’s that easy 🙂

Horizon Fiesta Mac and Cheese is a new twist on this classic dish! by www.cookingwithruthie.com #recipe #macandcheese #horizon

Horizon Fiesta Mac and Cheese is a delicious way to sneak some extra veggies to your families day… everyone will totally LOVE it!

Much Love and Peace~

Ruthie

 

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Horizon Organic. The opinions and text are all mine.

 

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