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Easy Taco Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Recipe: A Cheesy, Flavor-Packed Weeknight Family Favorite

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  • Author: amanda
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American Tex-Mex

Description

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.


Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 boxes Velveeta macaroni and cheese
  • 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • 1 packet taco seasoning


Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni and cheese according to package directions.
  2. While pasta cooks, brown ground beef in a skillet and drain excess grease.
  3. Add taco seasoning, Rotel, and about 1/4 cup water. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Prepare mac and cheese according to package instructions.
  5. Combine taco meat mixture with macaroni and cheese and stir well.
  6. 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.