Chili Mac Casserole Recipe

Spice up your weeknight dinner with this craveable Chili Mac Casserole! A slightly tweaked take on a classic recipe from Taste of Home's 2006 cookbook, this comforting dish combines the best of mac & cheese and chili for a flavor explosion. Get ready for a cheesy, spicy, and satisfying meal the whole family will love.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 236.2 kcal
Protein 38g
Rating 4.7 (15 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chili Mac Casserole

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup and 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

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How to Make Chili Mac Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.
  6. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, and corn. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  7. In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, cheese sauce, and chili mixture. Stir until well combined.
  8. Pour mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  9. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
  11. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

14g

Carbs

7g