Tex-Mex Mac & Cheese Bowl with FRITOS® Original Corn Chips

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Ingredients
Ingredients
Recipe Ingredients
INGREDIENT QUANTITY
100 servings 1 Serving
Quantity - 100 Servings
6.25 lbs. bulk or 100-1 oz. bags
Quantity - 1 Serving
1 oz.
Ingredient

USDA Black Beans, canned, low sodium (100359)

Quantity - 100 Servings
3 Qts. + 1/2 c.
Quantity - 1 Serving
1/8 c.
Ingredient

USDA Salsa, low sodium, pouch (110186)

Quantity - 100 Servings
3 lbs. + 2 oz.
Quantity - 1 Serving
1 Tbsp.
Ingredient

USDA Ground Beef Crumbles (100134)

Quantity - 100 Servings
7.2 lbs.
Quantity - 1 Serving
1.15 oz.
Ingredient

Macaroni & Cheese, frozen, prepared

Quantity - 100 Servings
18.75 lbs.
Quantity - 1 Serving
3 oz.
Ingredient

Pepper & Onion Blend, frozen

Quantity - 100 Servings
12 lbs. + 8 oz.
Quantity - 1 Serving
1/4 c.
Ingredient

USDA Corn, canned, low sodium (100313)

Quantity - 100 Servings
3 Qts. + 1/2 c.
Quantity - 1 Serving
1/8 c.
Ingredient

Taco seasoning

Quantity - 100 Servings
4.4 oz.
Quantity - 1 Serving
1/2 tsp.
Preparation

1. In a large skillet or kettle over medium-high heat, add peppers and onion strips, ground beef crumbles, drained corn, drained and rinsed black beans, salsa, and taco seasoning. Cook until thoroughly heated through, stirring occasionally. Add prepared mac and cheese  and stir to combine. Heat until the mixture reaches 165°F, then hold hot at 140°F for service.

2. To assemble each bowl, ladle approximately 1 cup of mac and cheese at the bottom of serving container, and top with  1 oz. Fritos®.  Portion 1 bowl per serving.