Cheesy Fiesta Bake

  • Servings: 8

Spice up your mealtime with our Cheesy Fiesta Bake, packed with zesty salsa and ooey-gooey melted cheese.

INGREDIENTS:

16 ozSan Giorgio® Rotelle
1 lbpasteurized prepared cheese product, cubed
4 ozshredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cupmilk
1 cupchunky salsa
1 cupsliced ripe olives
1 cupcrushed tortilla chips (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat broiler. Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, in microwave-safe dish, stir together processed cheese, 2 ounces cheddar cheese and milk. Microwave at HIGH (100%) about 3 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time or until cheese is melted.
  3. Stir together hot cooked pasta and cheese sauce; pour into 2-quart baking dish.
  4. Spread salsa on top; sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.
  5. Broil about 4 inches from heat until cheese is melted and salsa is hot. Top with olives and sprinkle with tortilla chips, if desired.