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MACARONI TACO BAKE

Comforting mac and cheese with a touch of taco flavoring and tortilla-chip crunch-no wonder everyone loves it! It's a fun change of pace from regular macaroni. -Elizabeth King, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7



Macaroni Taco Bake image

Steps:

  • Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in salsa; set aside., Spread macaroni into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with beef mixture, chips and olives; sprinkle with cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° until heated through, 15-20 minutes. Serve with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597 calories, Fat 33g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 991mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

2 packages (7-1/4 ounces each) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chunky salsa
2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Sour cream, optional

TACO BAKE CASSEROLE

Find a casserole that wows with this Taco Bake Casserole! Mac and cheese and traditional taco ingredients are a match made in casserole heaven.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6



Taco Bake Casserole image

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Prepare Dinner as directed on package. While Macaroni is cooking, cook meat with taco seasoning as directed on package.
  • Stir sour cream into prepared Dinner. Spoon half the Dinner mixture into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with layers of meat mixture, 1 cup shredded cheese and remaining Dinner mixture. Cover.
  • Bake 15 min.; top with salsa and remaining shredded cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 1450 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 29 g

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
3/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
3/4 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa

VELVEETA® TACO MAC & CHEESE

With just 20 minutes of prep time and five ingredients, this cheesy, taco-inspired mac and cheese is sure to become a new family favorite.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6



VELVEETA® Taco Mac & Cheese image

Steps:

  • Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Return meat to skillet.
  • Stir in water, salsa and chili powder. Bring to boil. Stir in macaroni; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 8 to 10 min. or until most the water is absorbed.
  • Add VELVEETA; cook 3 to 5 min. or until completely melted, stirring frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 630 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 10 g

1 lb. lean ground beef
2-3/4 cups water
1/3 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1-1/2 tsp. chili powder
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

CHEESY MACARONI TACO BAKE

What'll it be tonight: cheesy macaroni or a taco bake? Choose both! This dish starts with packaged mac and cheese, making it a cinch to prepare.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6



Cheesy Macaroni Taco Bake image

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare Dinner as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook meat with taco seasoning mix as directed on package.
  • Add egg and 1 cup shredded cheese to prepared Dinner; mix well. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with meat mixture, salsa and remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 1120 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 28 g

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 egg
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
3/4 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa

EASY TACO MAC AND CHEESE

This is a simple macaroni and cheese recipe with a taco twist. There are multiple ways to mix it up and leave out or use ingredients that you do or don't have. Would love feedback on ways you have mixed it up and what tasted best! Thank you for using. When serving, you can also top the dish with lettuce, tomato, onions, and sour cream.

Provided by Sarah Jayne Jeffries

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 1h1m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9



Easy Taco Mac and Cheese image

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add salsa, corn, and taco seasoning. Season meat sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine the meat sauce, pasta, Colby-Jack cheese, and green onions in a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 66.1 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 965.5 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

1 (16 ounce) package ground beef
2 cups salsa
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups shell pasta
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup sliced green onions
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

MACARONI AND CHEESE TACO BAKE

Make and share this Macaroni and Cheese Taco Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mama2Three

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7



Macaroni and Cheese Taco Bake image

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 400°F Prepare Dinner as directed on package. While Macaroni is cooking, brown meat; drain. Add taco seasoning mix and water to meat; simmer 5 minute.
  • STIR sour cream into prepared Dinner. Spoon half of the Dinner mixture into 8-inch square or 9-inch round baking dish; top with layers of the meat mixture, 1 cup of the cheese and remaining Dinner mixture. Cover.
  • BAKE 15 minute Top with salsa and remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, an additional 5 minute or until cheese is melted.

1 (14 ounce) package macaroni (KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner)
1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided (I like sharp cheddar, but any cheese will do)
1 cup salsa (Any is fine, I only have used green)

QUESO MAC AND CHEESE TACO CASSEROLE

When the flavors of all their favorites are in one recipe, it's pretty much a guaranteed hit. Case in point: mac and cheese, tacos, casseroles....

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6



Queso Mac and Cheese Taco Casserole image

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare Dinner as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook meat with seasoning mix as directed on package.
  • Add egg and half the Queso Blanco VELVEETA to prepared Dinner; mix well. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with meat mixture, salsa and remaining VELVEETA.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 3 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 1200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 egg
4 oz. Queso Blanco VELVEETA, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, divided
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Verde Salsa

MAC AND CHEESE TACO BAKE

Try something a little different for dinner today when you make our Mac and Cheese Taco Bake. Here's classic mac and cheese combined with all of a taco's best fixins' in one easy baked dish. Mac and Cheese Taco Bake is a creamy, cheesy casserole perfect for comfort food.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7



Mac and Cheese Taco Bake image

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Prepare Dinner as directed on package. While Macaroni is cooking, brown meat in skillet; drain. Stir in seasoning mix and water. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Stir sour cream into prepared Dinner. Spoon half the Dinner mixture into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with layers of meat mixture, 1 cup shredded cheese and remaining Dinner mixture. Cover.
  • Bake 15 min.; top with salsa and remaining shredded cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 1160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 31 g

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Made With 2% Milk Cheese
1 lb. lean ground beef
2 Tbsp. (about 1/2 of 1-oz. pkg.) TACO BELL® Reduced Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream
1-1/2 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa

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