Description
Taco Mac & Cheese is a delightful fusion of creamy macaroni and zesty taco flavors, making it the ultimate comfort food. With seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and a crunchy tortilla chip topping, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. Perfect for family dinners or game nights, it’s simple to make and customizable to fit your taste. Get ready to indulge in a mouth-watering experience that will have you going back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips (for topping)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink; drain excess fat.
- Stir taco seasoning into the beef and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- In another saucepan, combine milk and shredded cheddar over low heat, stirring until melted.
- Mix cooked macaroni with seasoned beef and pour the cheese sauce over; stir to combine.
- Transfer to a serving dish, top with crushed tortilla chips and green onions; serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg