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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
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 435 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning ,divided
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 12 oz Can evaporated Milk
  • 8 oz medium cheddar cheese ,grated
  • 1 10 oz can ROTEL ,drained
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve hot.

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 Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 139mg (46%) Sodium 555mg (23%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

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.