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CHEESY TACO MAC & CHEESE



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Salsa and ground beef plus our secret (now your secret) blend of spices stirred into everyone's favorite mac and cheese: best thing east or west of the Rio Grande.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1/2 lb. ground beef, cooked, drained
2 Tbsp. TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground cumin

Steps:

  • Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on pkg.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
  • Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 890 mg, Carbohydrate 52 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 24 g

EASY TACO MAC AND CHEESE



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This is a simple macaroni and cheese recipe with a taco twist. There are multiple ways to mix it up and leave out or use ingredients that you do or don't have. Would love feedback on ways you have mixed it up and what tasted best! Thank you for using. When serving, you can also top the dish with lettuce, tomato, onions, and sour cream.

Provided by Sarah Jayne Jeffries

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 1h1m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package ground beef
2 cups salsa
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups shell pasta
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup sliced green onions
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add salsa, corn, and taco seasoning. Season meat sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine the meat sauce, pasta, Colby-Jack cheese, and green onions in a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 66.1 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 965.5 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

TACO MAC AND CHEESE



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Guilt-free comfort food? It's possible with this incredible taco mac and cheese recipe! Whole-grain pasta, creamy Mexican cheese and taco seasoning take this meal to the next level.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups uncooked multigrain or whole-grain rotini pasta (9 oz)
1 1/2 cups cubed (about 3/4 inch) peeled butternut squash
3/4 cup Progresso™ low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup evaporated low-fat milk (from 12-oz can)
4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
1 1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat taco-flavored Mexican cheese blend (5 oz)
2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cup low-sodium refrigerated salsa
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
12 baked tortilla chips
Fresh cilantro sprigs, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt and oil and using minimum cook time. Drain and return to saucepan.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat squash and broth to boiling over high heat; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 15 minutes or until squash is tender. Stir in milk and taco seasoning. Return to boiling; remove from heat. Place squash mixture in blender. Cover; blend on medium speed 20 seconds or until smooth. Return to saucepan. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese until melted. Pour over pasta; mix well. Pour mixture into casserole. Top with tomato slices.
  • Bake uncovered 15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 4 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
  • Divide pasta mixture among 4 plates. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon each salsa and sour cream. Crumble 3 tortilla chips over each. Garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

VELVEETA® TACO MAC & CHEESE



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With just 20 minutes of prep time and five ingredients, this cheesy, taco-inspired mac and cheese is sure to become a new family favorite.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. lean ground beef
2-3/4 cups water
1/3 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1-1/2 tsp. chili powder
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Return meat to skillet.
  • Stir in water, salsa and chili powder. Bring to boil. Stir in macaroni; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 8 to 10 min. or until most the water is absorbed.
  • Add VELVEETA; cook 3 to 5 min. or until completely melted, stirring frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 630 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 10 g

TACO MAC & CHEESE



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I came up with this recipe on a night when I was super exhausted after work but wanted to at least attempt to cook something for dinner. This is quick, easy, and delish!

Provided by megs_

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 1/4 ounces Kraft macaroni and cheese (1 box)
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup skim milk
1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning (1 packet)
1 tablespoon louisiana hot sauce
1 tablespoon butter (seperate from the first 4)
1 cup water
1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • Make box of macaroni and cheese as directed.
  • Meanwhile, brown ground beef and drain.
  • Add taco seasoning/water.
  • Simmer meat mixture for 5 minutes.
  • While simmering, add 1 tbsp hot sauce and 1 tbsp butter. Mix well.
  • Drain meat.
  • Add meat to macaroni and cheese, mix well.
  • Add shredded cheddar cheese, mix gently 'til melted.
  • Serve! YUM!

CHEESY MACARONI TACO BAKE



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What'll it be tonight: cheesy macaroni or a taco bake? Choose both! This dish starts with packaged mac and cheese, making it a cinch to prepare.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 egg
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
3/4 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare Dinner as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook meat with taco seasoning mix as directed on package.
  • Add egg and 1 cup shredded cheese to prepared Dinner; mix well. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with meat mixture, salsa and remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 1120 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 28 g

CHEESY SKILLET TACO MAC & CHEESE



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Looking for a super-quick and tasty weeknight ground beef dish? How's 20-minute quick-and tasty with taco seasoning and mac and cheese?

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1-3/4 cups water
3 Tbsp. (1/2 of 1-1/4-oz. pkg.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed

Steps:

  • Brown meat in large nonstick skillet; drain.
  • Stir in Macaroni and water; cover. Cook on medium heat 5 to 7 min. or until macaroni is tender.
  • Add Cheese Sauce Mix, taco seasoning mix, salsa and corn; mix well. Simmer on low heat 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 970 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 31 g

CHEESY SALSA MAC



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Cheesy skillet pasta with ground beef. Use hot salsa for a nice kick.

Provided by shackbart

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
2 cups fresh salsa
1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups hot water
1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
1 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cut into cubes
4 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Return skillet to heat. Stir salsa, taco seasoning mix, and black pepper into the beef; simmer the mixture until hot, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir water, macaroni, and milk into the beef mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the skillet, and simmer the mixture until the pasta is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir cheese food and Cheddar cheese into the pasta mixture; cook until the cheese melts completely, 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 102.5 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 1209.5 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

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