Jalapeno Artichoke Mac and Cheese

I love mac and cheese. And not the kind from the blue box, either! I actually used to really like that stuff, but now that I have realized it is not so hard to make my own, I don’t think I will ever go back!

I have Thing 1 to thank for that. He was feeling ‘mac-and-cheese-y’ one day, but I did not have any of those blue boxes in the house. However, I did have pasta, and cheese, and various other needed ingredients, and so he made his own!

And he put a great spin on it too, using pasta shells and shrimp (as well as French fried onions!) and we called it Seashore Mac and Cheese. If you like mac and cheese, you should definitely check out that recipe as well as this one!

For this recipe, I combined pasta and a little extra cheese with my already cheesy and delicious Guilt-Free Jalapeno Artichoke Dip. I love that I found a great way to turn my favorite dip into an actual meal! This is the ultimate comfort food for a chilly evening.

Jalapeno Artichoke Mac and Cheese

Easy to prepare and so flavorful, this mac and cheese is a fun variation the whole family will love!

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Course Entree

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 22 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 372 kcal

Author Kristin

Ingredients

• 16 ounces macaroni pasta
• 1 recipe Guilt-Free Jalapeno Artichoke Dip
• 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Cook the pasta, following the instructions on the box.
3. Drain and return to the pot. Add the Guilt-Free Jalapeno Artichoke Dip and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese and stir until combined.
4. Lightly spray a 9x9 casserole dish (or a 2 quart round casserole dish) with cooking spray.
5. Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
6. Bake for 12-14 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Jalapeno Artichoke Mac and Cheese

Amount Per Serving

Calories 372 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g 12%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 22mg 7%

Sodium 207mg 9%

Potassium 189mg 5%

Total Carbohydrates 57g 19%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 2g

Protein 16g 32%

Vitamin A 5.2%

Vitamin C 1.8%

Calcium 15.7%

Iron 6.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Enjoy!

 

 

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