Beef Enchilada Mac and Cheese
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
568 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Beef Enchilada Mac and Cheese
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Easy Stovetop Enchilada Mac and Cheese is kid friendly and adult approved! Cheesy, flavorful dinner in 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 16 ounce medium shells cooked and drained
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups Colby jack cheese shredded
- 1 can red enchilada sauce 10 ounce
- 1 pound ground beef cooked and drained
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
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Instructions
- In a large pot (or saucepan), heat cream, enchilada sauce, cumin and salt on medium heat. Whisking often, heat until mixture just begins to bubble.
- Reduce heat to medium low and add in cheese. Stir until smooth. Mix in the cooked ground beef and the cooked noodles.
- Serve hot and enjoy immediately!
Notes
- This is a great use for any leftover ground beef you have in the fridge from taco night. If you have the pasta and ground beef ready to go, the enchilada mac and cheese is ready in just about 15 minutes. Don’t worry if you have to cook ground beef just for this recipe, it adds just a couple minutes of extra time and it’s well worth it!
- We really like using shell pasta for our macaroni and cheese. Feel free to use any kind of pasta noodles you have on hand. Elbow macaroni, penne and bow tie pasta are all great options.
- If you want to add a little more color to this dish, feel free to throw in some chopped bell peppers or other veggies you like in your mac and cheese. (Creamy pasta is always a perfect vehicle for sneaking a few more veggies onto your kids plates.)
- I’ve used both jarred enchilada sauce and Homemade Red Enchilada sauce for this recipe. Both are equally tasty!
- Leftover enchilada pasta keep well for a few days covered in the fridge. I love making a double batch of this and sticking leftovers in tupperware containers for easy reheating throughout the week.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
568kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
146mg
(49%)
Sodium
475mg
(20%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 568 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 568kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 475mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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