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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

CHEESY BEEF TACO SALAD



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Arlene Ghent of St. Joseph, Michigan says, "I often double the recipe so there are leftovers for lunch the next day."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 cups crushed corn chips
Shredded lettuce
Chopped green onions
2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, celery, green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the cheese, tomatoes, chili powder and cumin. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted. Stir in corn chips. , Line six salad plates with lettuce; sprinkle with green onions. Top each with 1 cup beef mixture. Garnish with tomato wedges.

Nutrition Facts :

TACO PASTA SALAD



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My family loves this savory taco pasta salad. Serve taco or corn chips on the side, and you have a complete meal. -Gert Rosenau, Pewaukee, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
3 cups shredded lettuce
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup Catalina salad dressing
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in the taco seasoning; cool., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stir into meat mixture. Add the lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, onion, green pepper and dressing; toss to coat. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 1454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

MAC AND CHEESE TACO



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Try a twist on your average taco with this Mac and Cheese Taco. Take beefy mac and cheese stuffed in taco shells to make this Mac and Cheese Taco recipe one of your next go-to meals to share with your family and friends.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
8 TACO BELL® Crunchy Taco Shells
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Add Macaroni, water, salsa and Cheese Sauce Mix; mix well. Bring to boil. Cook on medium-low heat 15 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon into taco shells.
  • Top evenly with shredded cheese and tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

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

MAC & CHEESE TACO SALAD



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Great family dish!

Provided by Teresa P

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box kraft mac and cheese
1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 pkg taco bell taco seasoning
1 head of lettuce
1-2 vine ripened tomatoes
4 oz sour cream
1 pkg multi grain tortilla chips
1 can(s) sliced black olives
milk (determined by mac and cheese box)
butter (determined by mac and cheese box)
water (as determined by taco seasoning directions)

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare Mac & Cheese according to package directions. Do the same with the taco seasoning and beef.
  • 2. When mac and cheese and taco meat are done. stir the two together and add 4 ozs of sour cream.
  • 3. place mixture on plate top with lettuce, tomatoes broken tortilla chips and black olives and serve!! Enjoy! You can also add a bit of salsa to spice it up~

TACO MACARONI SALAD



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Make and share this Taco Macaroni Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 36m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups uncooked corkscrew macaroni
1 lb ground round
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup French dressing
1/2 head lettuce, shredded
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare macaroni according to package directions; rinse, drain, and chill for 1 hour.
  • In a skillet, crumble and cook the ground round until browned; drain.
  • Add in the taco seasoning and French salad dressing; stir to combine; let cool.
  • In a large bowl, add the macaroni, ground beef mixture, and remaining ingredients; stir to combine.
  • Serve immediately.

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