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This is an easy weeknight dinner that came from the Taste of Home Simple and Delicious Cookbook. I first made it probably a month ago and it is already a favorite! I haven't adapted it too much yet except some of the methods, not many of the ingredients yet (but I'm sure that's coming). It's just too yummy to not share though! Very family friendly!
This tastes a little like a homemade (MUCH healthier) version of hamburger helper. I love this because it has that yummy, comfort food taste and feel but with the addition of fresh ingredients and vegetables!
You'll find that I use a lot of ground turkey, because I can not eat beef. I will write my recipes with ground turkey but note when the recipe called for ground beef. This is one of those cases. Most of the time this substitution works out absolutely fine and is almost not even noticeable. Sometimes I add extra seasoning because I am using ground turkey because it is not as naturally flavorful as beef is but I don't think that is necessary in this case.

Enjoy!

Nacho Mac and Cheese

3 Cups of Gemelli or Spiral Pasta (any pasta is really fine, I used elbows last time)
1 Pound Ground turkey (recipe called for beef)
2 Cups sweet red peppers (this is about 1 and a half)
1/4 Cup butter, cubed
1/4 Cup all purpose flour
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/4 tsp pepper
2 1/4 Cups milk
2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 Cup Frozen Corn
1 Cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips

Cook pasta, drain and set aside.

Cook ground turkey and red peppers until meat is no longer pink; drain.

Add butter and once melted, stir in flour, taco seasoning and pepper until blended.

Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes until thickened. Lower heat. Stir in cheese and corn until cheese is melted.

Add pasta and stir to coat. Top each serving with crushed chips.