TACO MAC AND CHEESE

Taco mac and cheese combines all of the delicious flavors of tacos and macaroni and cheese into one delicious, crowd pleasing dinner.

Taco Mac And Cheese

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

My family goes absolutely crazy for this taco mac and cheese recipe.

Anybody that loves tacos and macaroni and cheese will love this recipe, too. It’s like the best of both worlds in one dish.

Comfort food recipes like this one are always a huge hit in my house, especially when the cooler weather starts to roll in.

Sometimes you just need a real stick to your ribs dinner that keeps you full and warm for hours. Comfort food and cold weather just go together hand-in-hand.

The best part about this recipe is how easy it is to make. Can throw this together in no time and have it on the table in less than 30 minutes. ?

This recipe is perfect for a busy weekday dinner and sure to make its way onto your menu rotation.

You really can’t go wrong wing a delicious and easy one pot dinner like this one.

I hope you give this recipe a try. If you do, I know you’ll love it just as much as my family and I do.

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Taco Mac And Cheese Variations

I like this recipe made just how it is, but here are some ways to change it up if you’d like to.

• Pasta- Try any kind of small tube like pasta formers recipe. It all works.
• Meat- Ground turkey and chicken are both good substitutions for the ground beef.
• Cheese- Use any kind of shredded cheese that you’d like for this recipe. Just be sure to shred the cheese yourself and avoid the preshredded stuff that comes in a bag. It will melt much better that way.

• Velveeta- Unfortunately, there really is no substitute for the Velveeta. I know many people don’t love to use it. If that’s the case, omit it completely and just add some extra shredded cheese.
• Spicy- If you’d like to add some heat, try using a hot can of rotel and spicy cheese like pepper jack. They make spicy taco seasoning packets, too.
• Toppings- Serve this with a little sour cream, diced jalapenos, sliced olives or whatever else you’d like on top.

Other Easy Pasta Dishes

If you like easy to make pasta dishes like this one, here are some others that I know you’ll love, too.

• Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff
• Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole
• Chicken & Broccoli Baked Alfredo
• Creamy Sausage Rigatoni

Taco Mac And Cheese Ingredients

• Ground Beef
• Onion, chopped
• Olive oil
• Rotel
• Taco Seasoning Packets
• Beef Broth
• Whole Milk
• Velveeta, cubed
• Medium Pasta Shells
• Monetary Jack Cheese, shredded
• Cheddar Cheese, shredded
• Parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

First, in a large lipped skillet, sauté the onion in a little oil for about 2 minutes then add the ground beef. Using a wooden spoon, break the beef down into small pieces as it browns.

Now, make the ground beef according to the directions on the back of the taco seasoning packet BUT use two packets instead of the recommended one for more flavor.

Next, add the can of Rotel, beef broth, and milk.

Then, stir everything together and add the uncooked pasta.

Next, move the pasta around so it’s even and mostly submerged.

Now, place a lid on top of the skillet and let the pasta simmer for about 15 minutes or until the pasta is cooked, stirring half way through.

Then, turn off the heat and stir in the velveeta until it’s completely melted into the pasta.

Next, stir in the shredded cheeses until they are evenly combined into the pasta also.

Finally, let the pasta cool slightly, garnish with parsley (optional) and serve warm. Enjoy!