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Taco Mac And Cheese
Make this quick and easy taco mac and cheese fusion recipe, blending two favorites into one zesty, cheesy and delicious entree!
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
4
servings
Author:
Holly
Equipment
Large Skillet
Ingredients
1
pound
ground beef
cooked and crumbled
1
packet
taco seasoning mix
¼
cup
water
more if needed
1 ½
cups
uncooked elbow macaroni
1 ½
cups
chicken broth
more if needed
1
cup
milk
½
cup
salsa
1
cup
shredded cheese
toppings
as desired
Instructions
Brown ground beef in a large 12-inch skillet until no pink remains.
Drain fat and add the taco seasoning and ¼ cup water. Simmer 2 minutes.
Add macaroni, broth, milk, and salsa. Simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes or until the pasta is tender, adding more water or broth as needed
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
Top with desired toppings and serve.
Notes
Onion or garlic can be added to the beef before browning if desired.
Use freshly shredded cheese so that it melts easily into the dish.
Stir gently to avoid breaking up the noodles.
Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 4 days.
Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave
Nutrition
Calories:
533
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
50
g
|
Protein:
41
g
|
Fat:
18
g
|
Saturated Fat:
9
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
5
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.4
g
|
Cholesterol:
108
mg
|
Sodium:
1533
mg
|
Potassium:
722
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
8
g
|
Vitamin A:
1360
IU
|
Vitamin C:
5
mg
|
Calcium:
309
mg
|
Iron:
4
mg