0 from 0 votes
Taco Mac and Cheese
Two childhood favorites combined into one - this Taco Mac and Cheese hits all the right notes! A creamy, cheesy mac and cheese is combined with taco seasoned ground beef and tomatoes for a Tex-Mex twist.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
435 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning ,divided
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 12 oz evaporated milk can
- 8 oz cheddar cheese grated, medium
- 1 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies drained, canned, brand: ROTEL
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, salt generously, then add the pasta. Cook until just al dente, then drain and return to the pot.
- While the pasta is boiling, cook the ground beef in a skillet, breaking it up as it cooks. Once browned, stir in 1 tablespoon of the taco seasoning. Set aside.
- Place the pot with the drained pasta over medium heat. Add the butter and the egg yolk and stir vigorously until it is completely combined and the butter is melted.
- Stir in the evaporated milk. Start adding the cheese, one handful at a time, mixing until the cheese has melted. Once all of the cheese has been added, add the remaining tablespoon of taco seasoning. Cook, stirring constantly, until it has thickened up into a creamy sauce.
- Add the cooked ground beef and the Rotel. Stir and cook an additional minute or two, until warmed through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/6 of recipe
Calories
435kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
139mg
(46%)
Sodium
555mg
(23%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of recipe | |
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 555mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.