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Ingredients
- Salsa-Licious Mac & Cheese
- 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes + juice -OR- 3 fresh diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 8 oz lean ground beef (optional for meatless)
- 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup Velveeta, cubed
- 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- sliced green onions for garnish
- NOTE: If you cannot get Velveeta (outside US/Canada) then substitute 1/2 cup cream and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar)
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