Velveeta Taco Mac & Cheese

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb lean ground beef
  
• 2-3/4 cups water
• 1/3 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
• 1-1/2 tsp chili powder
• 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 1/2 lb (8 oz.) VELVEETA® Original Cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

DIRECTIONS:

• Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Return meat to skillet.
  
• Stir in water, salsa and chili powder. Bring to boil. Stir in macaroni; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 8 to 10 min. or until most the water is absorbed.
• Add VELVEETA; cook 3 to 5 min. or until completely melted, stirring frequently.
  

This recipe was used with permission from Kraft Foods.