Description
Taco Mac and Cheese is a fun, flavorful fusion of creamy mac and cheese with bold taco seasoning. Loaded with ground beef, cheese, and all your favorite taco toppings, this dish is the ultimate comfort food with a spicy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package directions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain any excess grease from the beef, then stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken and absorb the flavor.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the skillet and stir to combine with the seasoned beef mixture.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the mixture becomes creamy.
- Stir in the sour cream and milk to create a smooth, creamy consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with diced tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra heat, add a chopped jalapeno or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.
- Feel free to use a combination of your favorite cheeses for the mac and cheese portion, such as pepper jack for a spicier kick.
- This dish is customizable, so feel free to top with your favorite taco toppings like guacamole, salsa, or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 65mg