Skillet Salsa Mac & Cheese
Step your macaroni and cheese game by adding some heat! Now step up your backyard grill out with SKILLET Salsa Mac & Cheese cooked on the grill. This summer side dish might just outshine the burger it's next to.
4
15 minutes
30 minutes
45 minutes
Ingredients
-
4 cups whole milk
-
2½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni
-
3 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
-
½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
-
2 ounces cream cheese
-
2 tablespoons butter
-
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
-
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
-
1 teaspoon salt
-
Pinch nutmeg
-
1½ cups LA VICTORIA® Thick ‘N Chunky Salsa, divided
-
LA VICTORIA® Nacho Sliced Jalapeños for garnish, if desired
Directions
-
1. In large skillet over medium heat, combine milk and macaroni.
-
2. Bring to a simmer. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking, until macaroni is tender and mixture has thickened.
-
3. Remove from heat.
-
4.Stir in 2 cups cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, mustard, cayenne pepper, salt and nutmeg. Stir in 1 cup salsa.
-
5. Heat grill to medium-high. Transfer macaroni mixture into 4 (6-inch) cast iron skillets. Top with remaining cheddar cheese. Place skillets on grill.
-
6. Cover grill and heat 10 to 12 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve with remaining salsa and jalapenos, if desired.