Easy Taco Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Recipe: A Cheesy, Flavor-Packed Weeknight Family Favorite
This Easy Taco Macaroni & Cheese Dinner combines two comfort food favorites—creamy mac and cheese and savory taco beef—for a quick, budget-friendly, family-approved meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 boxes Velveeta macaroni and cheese
- 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Instructions
- Cook macaroni and cheese according to package directions.
- While pasta cooks, brown ground beef in a skillet and drain excess grease.
- Add taco seasoning, Rotel, and about 1/4 cup water. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Prepare mac and cheese according to package instructions.
- Combine taco meat mixture with macaroni and cheese and stir well.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Add sour cream, jalapeños, avocado, or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Works with any brand of boxed mac and cheese.
- Great with roasted vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.