Tex Mex Fusilli Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb fusilli
3 tbsp butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1 tsp salt
2 cups old cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups diced cooked chicken or 2 cups ham
3/4 cup frozen corn
1/3 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup salsa

Directions:

Cook Pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a medium sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat.
Stir in flour until blended.
Gradually whisk in Milk and salt, making sure there are no lumps.
Stir and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 minute.
Reduce heat to low, add cheese a handful at a time, stirring until melted.
Stir in chicken or ham, corn, green onions and salsa; heat through.
To serve, drain pasta; turn into a large bowl.
Toss sauce with pasta and sprinkle with additional grated Cheddar cheese, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	779.85 Kcal (3265 kJ)
Calories from fat	366.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.7g	63%
Cholesterol	108.82mg	36%
Sodium	1412.79mg	59%
Potassium	502.75mg	11%
Total Carbs	68.41g	23%
Sugars	10.48g	42%
Dietary Fiber	3.08g	12%
Protein	35.22g	70%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	489.2mg	49%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	215.65 Kcal (903 kJ)
Calories from fat	101.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.25g	63%
Cholesterol	30.09mg	36%
Sodium	390.68mg	59%
Potassium	139.03mg	11%
Total Carbs	18.92g	23%
Sugars	2.9g	42%
Dietary Fiber	0.85g	12%
Protein	9.74g	70%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	2%
Iron	0.7mg	15%
Calcium	135.3mg	49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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