Thanksgiving Day remixes for the classic mac and cheese

Make it a mac and cheese to remember this holiday season!

It’s time for holiday parties, and mac and cheese makes the perfect side. But don’t serve it up the same-old way — remix your recipe with these classic twists.

Serves 6

Put a Mexican twist on your favorite dish with this easy recipe. It saves you tons of time by starting with Hormel Country Crock Elbow Macaroni and Cheese, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or for feeding surprise guests!

Ingredients:

• 21-ounce container Hormel Country Crock Elbow Macaroni and Cheese
• 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken
• 3/4 cup chunky salsa
• 1/2 cup frozen whole-kernel corn; chopped, pitted ripe olives or rinsed and drained canned black beans
• 1 cup crushed plain or flavored tortilla chips

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine Hormel Country Crock Elbow Macaroni and Cheese, chicken, salsa and corn, olives or beans. Transfer to a 2-quart casserole.
3. Bake covered for 35 minutes or until heated through.
4. Sprinkle with chips and bake for 5 more minutes.

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