Name: Tex-Mex Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix; 1 (7.3 ounce) package white Cheddar macaroni and cheese mix; 2 tablespoons butter, or as needed; ¼ cup milk, or as needed

A quick and easy meal that tastes good and is a nice change from ordinary macaroni and cheese. Add cooked peas and grated Parmesan cheese on top if desired.

Tex-Mex Macaroni and Cheese

beef

(1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

white Cheddar macaroni and cheese mix

butter,

milk,

In a large skillet, brown beef and drain off excess fat. Add taco seasoning and water according to seasoning package directions and simmer for 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Set aside.


Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions, adding butter or margarine and milk as indicated. Combine beef mixture and macaroni and cheese. Mix together and serve.


This is a very good idea, although I did alter the recipe.  I used my own macaroni noodles and added milk and velveeta for the cheese. I also added a quarter cup of salsa for a tangy taste. Very good and creamy.

I used Annie's white cheddar macaroni and some leftover taco meat I had in the fridge (cutting corners where I could which meant using something from the pantry and leftovers in the fridge--this saves both money and time. It's pretty much the same thing, ground beef and homemade taco seasoning if you want to get technical.). I did not try this myself but the kids thought this was great. This helped me make something quick for two hungry boys who absolutely did not want another sandwich for lunch. NO leftovers.

I added 1 bell pepper half an onion 1 can of canned tomatoes with green chilies and reserved about 2 Tbsps of juice.

My husband and I like this when we're running late for dinner. We use the Velveeta shells or elbow macaroni. It's always been a hit with the wee ones as well. Quick easy and filling! Thank you for sharing!

This was good and easy! I did change it up a bit. I did use the white cheddar mac and cheese but I added a can of diced tomatoes and a can of diced green chilies to the meat with the taco seasoning and let that simmer and then added the mac and cheese (cooked like directions on box)and let it all simmer together for about 10 minutes. Very tasty! Thanks for the recipe can't wait for leftovers tomorrow for lunch!

Great! Just before adding the meet mixture add a lot of fresh grated cheese and let it melt with the meet. Yummy!

I added chopped tomatoes so it wouldn't be so "heavy". Kids loved it.

Easy fast tasty and cheap! Who could ask for more!! It is a dish that you can even dress up for company with some olives and green onions! A big winner!!

Sorry I just didn't care for this at all. Pretty strange taste combination. Only my teenage "hoover" son ate some and mumbled something unpleasant in my direction as he poured himself a bowl of cereal instead!

tex-mex macaroni and cheese

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 6

Cost: $3.13 /serving

Author : Lorri-Anne

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