Taco Mac and Cheese: A Flavorful Twist on Comfort Food
A rich, cheesy macaroni dish blended with spiced ground beef, tangy tomatoes, and green chilies. This Southwestern-inspired comfort food is creamy, vibrant, and perfect for family dinners.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces macaroni and cheese (2 boxes of 6 ounces each)
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel)
- 1 ounce taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- Optional: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Cook macaroni and cheese per package instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet until fully cooked
- Drain excess fat from the beef
- Stir taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water into beef; cook 1-2 minutes
- Add diced tomatoes and chilies to the skillet; heat 2-3 minutes
- Combine cooked macaroni and cheese with beef mixture
- Stir well to evenly coat the pasta
- Serve topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and/or cilantro
Notes
For halal compliance, use halal-certified ground beef.
Macaroni and cheese sauce can be made with low-fat milk to reduce richness.
Add drained black beans for extra protein and fiber.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Macaroni and cheese sauce can be made with low-fat milk to reduce richness.
Add drained black beans for extra protein and fiber.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.