Southwestern Mac & Cheese

• 1 pkg. (16 oz.) elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 1 lb. lean ground beef King Sooper's 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09
• 1 each green and red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing
• 2/3 cup flour
• 1 qt. (4 cups) milk
• 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 1 tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 2 cans (10 oz. each) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained

1. Heat oven to 350F.
2. Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt.
3. Meanwhile, brown meat with bell peppers in large skillet; drain.
4. Heat dressing in large saucepan.
5. Add flour; cook and stir 1 min.
6. or until bubbly.
7. Gradually whisk in milk; cook and stir 6 to 8 min.
8. or until thickened.
9. Add cheese, mustard and black pepper; cook and stir 2 min.
10. or until cheese is melted and mixture is well blended.
11. Drain macaroni.
12. Add to cheese sauce; mix well.
13. Stir in meat mixture and tomatoes and green chilies.
14. Spoon into casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray.
15. Bake 25 to 35 min.
16. or until golden brown and sauce is bubbly.
17. Let stand 2 min.
18. before serving.

elbow macaroni, lean ground beef, red bell pepper, italian dressing, flour, milk, cheddar cheese, poupon, ground black pepper, tomatoes

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/southwestern-mac-cheese-170714.aspx (may not work)