Ingredients for Cheesy Taco Macaroni Bake
- Kraft Macaroni And Cheese
- Milk
- Butter
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
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How to Make Cheesy Taco Macaroni Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook 1 pound of elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown 1 pound of ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off excess grease.
- Add 1 packet (1 ounce) of taco seasoning and 1/2 cup of water to the ground beef. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes, or until heated through.
- Prepare your favorite macaroni and cheese recipe (approximately 3 cups cooked). Stir in 1/2 cup of sour cream.
- Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
- Pour half of the macaroni and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Layer half of the ground beef mixture evenly over the macaroni and cheese.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the meat layer.
- Top with the remaining macaroni and cheese mixture.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven, top with 1/2 cup of your favorite salsa and the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
52 g
Sugar
30g
Fat
149g
Carbs
14g
