Taco Mac and Cheese
A delicious fusion of classic mac and cheese and zesty taco flavors.
Equipment
- Large pot For cooking the pasta and sauce
- Skillet For browning the ground beef
- 9x13 inch baking dish For baking the mac and cheese
Ingredients
Pasta & Cheese
- 1 lb Elbow macaroni
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Taco & Sauce Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 packet Taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 oz) Diced tomatoes with green chilies drained
- 4 cups Milk
- 0.25 cup Cream cheese
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Chopped green onions for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- In a large pot, combine the cooked macaroni, ground beef mixture, milk, cream cheese, and sour cream. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Stir in the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese until melted and combined.
- Pour the mac and cheese into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with chopped green onions.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve immediately with optional toppings such as tortilla chips, jalapeños, cilantro, or diced avocado.
Notes
Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to your preference. For a spicier mac and cheese, add some chopped jalapeños.