Mexi Mac Casserole Recipes

MEXI-MAC SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes., Stir in seasonings, tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn and water; bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until macaroni is tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese.

MEXICAN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the taco seasoning, tomato sauce, green pepper and spices. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat. , Meanwhile, combine the pasta, 1/2 cup cheese and sour cream. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with meat mixture and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

CHILI MAC CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, chiles and seasonings. Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 375° until bubbly, 25-30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-8 minutes longer. If desired, top with sliced green onions.

TEX MEX MACARONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown beef and onion in large skillet on medium-high heat. Drain fat.
• Stir in Seasoning Mix, water, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and corn. Bring to boil. Add pasta. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Sprinkle with cheese, cover. Let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine beans and salsa. Cover and microwave 1-2 minutes or until spreadable., Place three tortillas in a greased round 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Layer with half the beef, bean mixture, corn and cheese; repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. If desired, serve with lettuce, tomatoes, olives and sour cream.

MEXI GROUND BEEF CHILI MACARONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet brown the beef with dried chili flakes, onion, garlic and the green pepper until the beef is no longer pink (about 10-12 minutes, make sure the beef is well browned) drain any fat.
• Add in taco seasoning mix with Parmesan cheese; mix to combine and cook 1 minute.
• Add in the cooked chopped bacon, tomato sauce, 2 cans tomato soup and brown sugar (if using); simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Season with seasoning salt and pepper and mix in 2 cups shredded Tex-Mex or cheddar cheese.
• Add in the cooked macaroni pasta; mix to combine.
• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish (or larger).
• Transfer the mixture to the casserole dish.
• Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, then about 2 cups (or more)grated Tex-Mex or cheddar cheese.
• Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until bubbly and the cheese has melted.
• Delicious!

MEXICAN MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in lime juice. Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese and 1 cup pepper Jack cheese until melted. , Remove from the heat. Stir in the jalapeno, chili powder and salt. Drain macaroni; add to cheese sauce and toss to coat. , Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

MEXI-MAC CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown ground beef and add taco seasoning mix, following package directions. Set aside.
• Prepare dinner as directed on package; mix in egg whites or egg substitute with the prepared shells & cheese. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray a 9x9-in square baking pan with cooking spray. Put a third of the prepared shells and cheese on bottom of pan, then sprinkle ¼ cup cheese. Top with all of the ground beef mixture. Then add layers of 4 Tbsp salsa, ½ the chopped chiles, a third of the shells and cheese, all pinto beans, ¼ cup cheese, remaining chopped green chiles and final third of shells and cheese. Top with remaining salsa and ½ cup shredded cheese.
• Bake 40 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle cilantro and green onions on top. Let stand a few minutes before slicing to serve.