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Nutritional Info
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 406.1
  • Total Fat: 12.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 88.2 mg
  • Sodium: 659.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 51.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
  • Protein: 24.8 g

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Chili and Cheddar Bow Tie Casserole


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Introduction

If you don't have farfalle, substitute ziti, rigatoni, or even macaroni.

If you don't have farfalle, substitute ziti, rigatoni, or even macaroni.



Ingredients

    1 (7-ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce1 tablespoon butter1 cup chopped red bell pepper1/2 cup diced Canadian bacon (about 2 ounces)1 cup thinly sliced green onions2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin2 1/4 cups 2% reduced-fat milk2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro8 cups hot cooked farfalle (bow tie pasta) or other short pasta Cooking spray

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Remove 1 teaspoon adobo sauce and 1 chile from canned chiles; mince the chile. Place remaining sauce and chiles in a zip-top plastic bag; freeze for another use.

Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and bacon; saute 4 minutes. Add onions; saute 1 minute. Stir in the adobo sauce, minced chile, flour, chili powder, salt, and cumin; cook 1 minute. Gradually add milk; cook until thick and bubbly (about 4 minutes), stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove from heat. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups cheese and cilantro, stirring until cheese melts. Add pasta to pan; toss well.

Spoon the pasta mixture into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over pasta mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until browned.

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 1/3 cups)


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  • SLOWBUTSTEADY

    Very Good
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    We made a veggie version of this, and it is very good! It could be a bit "saucier", but the flavor is excellent. - 9/22/08

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  • DGWAWA


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    This was fantastic. A little too spicy for the kids so I'll lighten it up next time but definitely making it again. - 4/25/08

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  • MHUTTON

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    We tried this recipe this past weekend if you like spicy you will definately like this. My kids aren't really into that spicy. - 4/22/08

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  • FAXCY1


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    This was a great meal. The only thing I did is omitted the butter and used non fat milk. The results were fabulous. Next time I think I will add some tomatoes - 4/3/08

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  • PRDGRAMMA

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    It was a bit spicy but we like it. When I make it for our grandkids, I'll use about half of the chipotle. It gives it a nice flavor. - 4/3/08

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  • PARAVEN

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    This is a great recipe but was too hot for my kids. You can use salsa instead of the chipotle chiles to make it a bit less spicy. - 3/16/07

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  • CATHEEC

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    This was nice and spicy and delicious! - 3/13/07

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  • DOTTY12


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    I won't make this one - high in fat - 4/7/08

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  • DOLLYE1

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    wonderful idea! I am makin this tomorrow - 4/6/08

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  • LESLIE56


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    mmm love it. - 4/4/08

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  • MARISSA3950

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    yummy - 4/3/08

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  • PRINCESSMOM42


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    this is great - 4/3/08

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  • MERRYH1


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    Sounds good, but will just substitute a few things to eliminate the hot, but still have spicy and add WW pasta to up the fiber. I'd also eliminate the butter & use cooking spray to eliminate a few calories. Cooking spray works just as well as marg./butter. - 4/3/08

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  • ANTOINETTA46

    Very Good
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    tasty - 4/3/08

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  • ANGIE3925

    Good
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    delicious - 4/3/08

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  • MARIA3930

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    yummy - 4/3/08

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  • VOLSUNG


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    Would substitute whole wheat pasta to up the fiber. - 4/3/08

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  • MELINA3582

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    delicious! - 4/3/08

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  • ANITA50


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    yummy!! - 4/3/08

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  • DLBROWNJACKSON


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    I'll add this recipe to the collection and bring it to the church potluck this Sunday. My hubby is Type 2 Diabetic so the carb are too high for him, and the calories too high for me. Sounds tasty though! - 4/3/08

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  • TOBITHORNTON


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    How much is a serving of this? 1/2 cup... 1 cup? - 4/3/08

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  • RAYMORFORD

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    If some foods are too spicy, use common sense and cut back on the spice to your taste - 4/3/08

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  • LLEEINIA


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    Sounds good but way too high calories and too many carbs for a diabetic like me. - 4/3/08

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  • BLUEJEANLADY


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    If you figure WW points this is 9. No one can lose weight eating food with that many calories and so little fiber. - 4/3/08

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  • NYY_FAN


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    This is a great Cooking Light recipe - 8/6/07

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