taco macaroni and cheese

(2 RATINGS)
64 Pinches
Findlay, OH
Updated on Oct 13, 2012

Feeling creative, I made this one night using ingredients I already had on hand. It turned out great and my family loves it! I add the Velveeta for extra cheesiness. :)

prep time
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 box macaroni and cheese dinner
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 package taco seasoning mix
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 can rotel tomatoes and green chiles, drained
  • - velveeta cheese, optional

How To Make taco macaroni and cheese

  • Step 1
    Boil pasta in a medium saucepan as directed on the package. Drain, then return to pan. Add butter, milk, and macaroni cheese seasoning from the box (And/or Velveeta, to desired cheesiness!). Set aside.
  • Step 2
    While pasta is boiling, brown your beef in a separate skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink; drain. Return to pan.
  • Step 3
    Add water and taco seasoning mix to the beef. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Add Rotel tomatoes and chiles, then reduce heat to simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Step 4
    In a large serving dish, combine the beef mixture and macaroni and cheese. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

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Category: Beef
Category: Pasta
Culture: Mexican

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