Zesty Southwestern Mac and Cheese!

Wow! I have been slacking! I blame it on family vacations, morning/all day sickness, a family wedding, a busy boy who won't let me open my computer....Ok I really shouldn't use any of these excuses! I have just been slacking! I have been meaning to share one of our FAVORITE Thrive dinners! It is the Zesty Southwestern Mac and Cheese! YUMMMM! We love it! I hope you do to!
Zesty Southwestern Macaroni and Cheese

3 cups pasta

1/2 c. cheese blend powder

1/4 cup butter powder

2 cups milk

3/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 c. Colby cheese

1 can black beans

1/4 c. mixed bell peppers

1/4 c. chopped onions

1 tsp. Salt

2 TBSP. tomato powder 

3/4 c. cream

1 tsp. seasoned salt

2 tsp. hot sauce

1 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. cumin

1 tbsp. lime juice

1/2 c. sour cream

Cook pasta

combine all ingredients except noodles, lime juice and sour cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir well and bring to a simmer.

Add cooked pasta; reduce heat to low, stirring noodles until noodles are coated. Stir in lime juice and sour cream. Allow to sit a few minutes before serving.

Top with crushed tortilla chips

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Have a super day!