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Confetti Mac 'n Cheese

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Category: Pasta

 Ingredients List

  • 8 oz Elbow macaroni; uncooked *
  • 2 md Carrots; peeled & sliced
  • -thin
  • 1 sm Green bell peppers; cut in
  • -thin strips
  • 1/2 c Chopped onions
  • 1 sm Red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 c 1% low-fat milk
  • 8 oz Light Velveeta; cubed
  • 1 c Shredded sharp cheddar
  • -cheese; divided

 Directions

Begin cooking macaroni on the conventional stove as directed on package.
Place carrots, green bell pepper and onion in a 4-cup glass measuring cup.
Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Stir in
red bell pepper. Cover and microwave on high 8 minutes longer, or until
carrots are tender. When macaroni tests done, drain and place in a 2-Quart
casserole. Stir cooked vegetables into macaroni. In same 4-cup measuring
cup, place milk and Velveeta. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes Stir until
cheese melts. Stir 3/4 cup of sharp cheddar into milk mixture, then stir
cheese mixture into macaroni mixture. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup of sharp
cheddar on top. (At this point, the macaroni and cheese can be refrigerated
or frozen for future use). To serve immediately, microwave on high for 4-5
minutes, or until bubbly hot.

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