Description
Chili mac and cheese is a comforting dish that combines pasta, chili, and cheese for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 can (15 oz) chili
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and mix in garlic powder and onion powder.
- Add the chili and milk to the saucepan, stirring until combined.
- Mix in the shredded cheese until melted.
- Combine the macaroni with the chili cheese mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For a spicier version, use hot chili.
- Add diced jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Top with additional cheese before baking for a cheesy crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chili mac and cheese, comfort food, pasta dish