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Need an easy and quick dinner idea? Grab a box of mac and cheese and a few other pantry ingredients to create this bold Southwestern Mac and Cheese the whole family will enjoy!

Southwestern Mac and Cheese

Author Amber Brady
Yields 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 oz box Horizon Classic Mac - Macaroni & Mild Cheddar Cheese, (plus ¼ cup milk and 2 Tbsp butter as stated on the box)
  • 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz can corn, drained
  • 1 cup medium or hot salsa
  • Optional: 1 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese

Instructions

  • Prepare mac and cheese according to the box directions.
  • Meanwhile, heat black beans for 2 minutes in the microwave. Keep warm.
  • Heat corn in the microwave for 2 minutes. Keep warm.
  • Once mac and cheese is ready, add the heated beans and corn. Stir in the salsa and heat through. Add additional cheese, if desired, and stir until melted. Serve warm.

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