Hey y'all....hope your having a great weekend. I've been catching up on my quilting as the weather has been a bit crazy. Seems weird to share a recipe that has the word "Chili" in it but these days I still like a comforting meal. Also, I'm sure some of y'all have kiddos at home for "Spring Break." Honestly, what I'm about to share with you is...we eat this "Chili Mac" all year. It all started when my sweet grandson wanted my mac n cheese and I was also making chili. Due to his sports and working out he wanted a high protein snack. Well...if you ask me adding beans to anything amps up the protein level. I made some pasta noodles added in some of the chili then we went all out and melted in velveeta cheese. Yup..."Chili Mac n Cheese" was born! What's funny is the next time you go out to dinner look at the children's menu. Seriously...Mac n cheese is now a meal :-) So technically I don't feel a bit guilty when I eat it too. Just in moderation :-) What I love about this recipe is it's super fast...great for those hectec nights with the kiddos and it's very satisfying. It's great to serve with a side salad or have on hand for the kiddos. It warms up easy & even taste pretty good cold too. My grandson version now is the second version of this recipe. It's quick and easy for a fast in between meal or snack. You could even add in your favorite meat to really amp up the flavor. I hope you give this a try with your kiddos or even your big kids. Oh did I mention the best part...it's a One Pot dish :-) Wishing everyone a fun & safe spring break. Pop on over to my quilting blog when you have a moment...we have a lot of sewing going on :-) Enjoy!
Blessed Cooking from My Home to Yours,
Cat
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Here's all you need...
* 1 18oz. can Bush's Chili Beans (mild flavor)
* 1 10oz. can Old El Paso Red Enchilada Sauce (mild)
* 1 15.5 oz. can Bush's Best Cannellini Beans (drained)
* 1 pkt Herb ox granulated chicken bouillon
* 1 cup water
* 3/4 c. small mac noodles
* Salt/pepper to taste
* Pinch of humor :-)
Here's all you do...
* In a large skillet prepare following over medium heat....
* Add in all ingredients to pan except the bouillon and water.
* Cook over medium heat until combined.
* Cover and simmer until noodles are tender. Add more warm water if needed due to pasta will absorb the water while cooking.
* Season to taste.
Or...
* Prepare as above but add 1/2 cup chopped velveeta cheese and substitute mac noodles for "No Yolk Noodles." Cook as above. My grandson loves these noodles due to they have a bit more protenin :-)
Either way the kiddos will love :-)
Talk soon,
Cat
* Mix bouillon and water together.
* Fold in to pan and mix well.
* Add in pasta and cheese
