Meat and Veggie Mac

Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 11⁄2 cups

Ingredients

1 package (7.5 ounces) macaroni and cheese mix
1 package (16 ounces) mixed vegetables, frozen
11⁄2 cups cooked meat (beef, pork, or chicken) chopped
1⁄4 cup nonfat milk
1/8 teaspoon garlic or onion powder

Directions

1. Cook macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package. Add the frozen vegetables after about 5 minutes. Cook until macaroni is tender and vegetables are cooked. Drain.
2. Return macaroni and vegetables to the pan. Add the meat.
3. Stir the cheese sauce mix, milk, and garlic or onion powder together. Stir into macaroni mixture.
4. Cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Stir off and on.

Tips

Omit the butter or margarine recommended on the package to save calories and fat.