Zesty Macaroni And Cheese
A zesty, cheesy baked macaroni dish with Pepper Jack, Cheddar, and tomatoes, perfect for comforting family dinners or entertaining guests with bold flavors.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Grate all cheeses from the blocks.
- Cook the elbow macaroni until soft, then drain and rinse with hot water.
- Pour the cooked macaroni into a large pan.
- Melt butter in the pan over medium heat.
- Gradually add the grated cheeses, stirring until all are melted.
- Pour in the milk while stirring continuously.
- Add the can of stewed tomatoes, seasoned salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine.
- Transfer the mixture into a large baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Lightly sprinkle paprika and parsley flakes on top.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the casserole for 30 to 45 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
701
kcal
35% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-protein
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).