Pepper Jack Turkey Mac #SP5

Name: Pepper Jack Turkey Mac #SP5
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 20 ounces Simply Macaroni & Cheese; 1 lb ground turkey; 2 cups corn and black bean salsa; 1 -2 cup monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded; 1 -2 teaspoon ground cumin

Submitted by Mhack

"Official Contest Entry: Simply Potatoes 5Fix. This is a zesty way to mix a family favorite of Tex Mex and Mac n Cheese together."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 5
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

20 ounces Simply Macaroni & Cheese
1 lb ground turkey
2 cups corn and black bean salsa
1 -2 cup monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
1 -2 teaspoon ground cumin

directions

Fix Simply Potatoes Mac and Cheese according to directions.
In a large skillet, brown ground turkey on medium high to high heat until no longer pink.
Lower heat to low/medium low, add salsa and ground cumin (add cumin to your own taste) and simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Add Simply Potatoes Mac and Cheese to turkey mixture and stir.
Add in one cup of pepper jack cheese, stir until melted.
Once pepper jack is melted, if desired add remaining cheese in small amounts until desired consistency and all pepper jack is melted.
Optional: Salt to taste.