Slow-Cooker Mexi Mac and Cheese

Health score
20%
Slow-Cooker Mexi Mac and Cheese
155 min.
10
791kcal

Suggestions

Ingredients

  • oz chilis green drained chopped old el paso® canned
  • 16 oz elbow macaroni 
  • 24 oz evaporated milk canned
  • lb ground round 
  •  jalapeno thinly sliced
  • 30 oz mild cheddar cheese old el paso®
  • oz pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 2.5 oz taco seasoning old el paso®
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • aluminum foil
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray bottom of 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Line side of slow cooker with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  2. Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
  3. Add taco seasoning mix and water; simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed.
  4. In large bowl, mix cheese sauce, milk and green chiles. Stir in macaroni and beef mixture. Spoon into slow cooker.
  5. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 hours. Stir; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  6. Garnish with jalapeños.

Nutrition Facts

Calories791kcal
Protein22.89%
Fat52.67%
Carbs24.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.6
Glycemic Load
0.64
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
28.053478551948%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:791.05kcal
39.55%
Fat:46.23g
71.13%
Saturated Fat:25.76g
161.01%
Carbohydrates:48.28g
16.09%
Net Carbohydrates:44.98g
16.36%
Sugar:9.88g
10.98%
Cholesterol:154.45mg
51.48%
Sodium:1471.44mg
63.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:45.2g
90.4%
Calcium:973.26mg
97.33%
Selenium:65.21µg
93.15%
Phosphorus:801.06mg
80.11%
Zinc:7.17mg
47.78%
Vitamin B2:0.79mg
46.24%
Vitamin A:1916.41IU
38.33%
Vitamin B12:2.2µg
36.68%
Manganese:0.44mg
21.91%
Magnesium:80.21mg
20.05%
Vitamin C:16.53mg
20.03%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
19.24%
Vitamin B3:3.46mg
17.32%
Potassium:572.55mg
16.36%
Iron:2.86mg
15.88%
Vitamin B5:1.33mg
13.29%
Folate:52.81µg
13.2%
Fiber:3.3g
13.18%
Copper:0.22mg
10.75%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.24%
Vitamin E:1.1mg
7.34%
Vitamin D:0.76µg
5.07%
Vitamin K:3.94µg
3.75%