This Easy Low Point Mexican Mac n’ Cheese is simple to make and requires just three ingredients. It’s a skinny version of a Classic Mac n’ Cheese with a little kick-elbow noodles smothered in con queso cheese dip and reduced fat cheddar cheese to create a gooey Mexican Mac n’ Cheese!

Makes 4 ( 1 cup) servings 

What do I need to make this Easy Mexican Mac n’ Cheese?

•  Barilla Protein Plus or whole grain elbow pasta if you have whole grain pasta as a zero point food item
• Tostitos con queso dip
• Velveeta Shreds reduced fat cheddar cheese

What can I add to this Easy Mexican Mac N’ Cheese to bulk it up?

• skinless, boneless chicken, cut into bite size pieces
• shrimp
• lean ground turkey
• lean ground beef
• grilled steak, cut into bit size pieces
• veggies such as: mixed veggies, peas, carrots, or broccoli

 

How do I make this Easy Low Point Mexican Mac n’ Cheese?

Using a food scale measure out 8 oz. uncooked Barilla Protein Plus or whole grain elbow noodles. ( about 2 cups)

In a large Dutch oven or stockpot cook 8 oz. of elbow noodles according to the back of the package.

Drain noodles. Then pour noodles into a large mixing bowl or back into the pot. 

Pour queso cheese dip over cooked noodles. 

and cheese over cooked noodles. Stir until well combined.

Serve immediately.

Makes 4 ( 1 cup) servings 

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. or about 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni ( I use Barilla Protein Plus)
• 7  Tbsp Tostitos Salsa Con Queso Medium 
• 1/2 cup or about 2 oz. fat free or reduced fat cheddar cheese ( I use Velveeta Shreds) 

Directions:

1. In a large Dutch oven or stockpot cook 8 oz. of elbow noodles according to the back of the package.
2. Drain noodles. Then pour noodles into a large mixing bowl or back into the pot. 
3. Pour queso and cheese over cooked noodles. Stir until well combined.
4. Serve immediately.

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days. You can add a splash of unsweetened almond milk or skim milk to help thin out the sauce before reheating in the microwave. 

Makes 4 ( 1 cup) servings 

6 Points® per serving if using whole grain macaroni

7 Points® if using regular macaroni 

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