One Skillet Chili Mac Leftover Makeover ~ Noreen's Kitchen

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey sausage is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

Add 4 cups of water to a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.

Add 2 cups of dry elbow macaroni to the skillet with the water.

Add a little salt to the water for flavor.

Stir the macaroni and water with a wooden spoon.

Let the macaroni boil until most of the water is absorbed, about 10 minutes.

Check that the macaroni is fully cooked and the water is mostly evaporated.

Add 1 quart of chili to the skillet with the cooked macaroni and stir to combine.

Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the mixture.

Cover the skillet with a lid and let it cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes until bubbly and the cheese is melted.

Serve the chili mac and optionally add more cheese on top.

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