Photo: Alexander Maasch
Southwestern Macaroni and Cheese with Adobo Meatballs
15 ingredients
25 min + 40 min
8 servings
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"A smooth and surprising macaroni and cheese recipe with savory Mexican meatballs that will make you say 'Ole! Gimme more!'"
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
965
Calories
69g
Protein
69g
Fat
14g
Carbs
Counts 13 of 14 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 113 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Yogurt | 170g plain Greek | 100 |
| Cottage Cheese | 1/2 cup (113g) 2% | 98 |
| Cream | 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy | 51 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Macaroni | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
- 3/4 pound lean ground beef
- 3 tablespoons adobo seasoning
- 2 teaspoons powdered jalapeno pepper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1/4 cup cream
- 1 cup light sour cream
- 4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 2 cups fat-free cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- salt and white pepper to taste
- 1 cup canned diced green chiles
Directions
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