Best 6 Baked Mexican Chili Mac Casserole Recipes

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Calling all food enthusiasts and culinary explorers! Are you ready to embark on a delicious journey and savor the irresistible flavors of "Baked Mexican Chili Mac Casserole"? This tantalizing dish is a perfect blend of Mexican spices, savory ground beef, hearty macaroni, and a rich, creamy cheese sauce, all baked to perfection. Get ready to indulge in a fiesta of flavors that will leave you craving more. In this guide, we'll take you through the steps to create this delightful casserole, providing you with a detailed recipe and helpful tips to ensure your culinary masterpiece turns out just right. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's begin our culinary adventure!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHILI MAC CASSEROLE



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The original of this somewhat spicy mac-&-cheese -- now slightly tweaked -- was found in the 2006 cookbook, Taste of Home Everyday Light Meals.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed, drained
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook beef, onion & garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, then drain.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F & coat a 13"x9" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, chilies & seasonings to beef mixture & stir to combine.
  • Drain macaroni, then add it to the beef mixture, stirring to combine.
  • Pour beef & macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish, then cover & bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Uncover & sprinkle with the shredded cheese, then return to oven & bake another 5-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

CHILI MAC CASSEROLE



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This cheesy casserole uses several of my family's favorite ingredients, including macaroni, kidney beans, tomatoes and cheese. Just add a leafy salad for a complete meal. -Marlene Wilson, Rolla, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, chiles and seasonings. Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 375° until bubbly, 25-30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-8 minutes longer. If desired, top with sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 758mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHILI MACARONI CASSEROLE



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This is a delicious layered dish of chili and macaroni and cheese, topped with tortilla chips and cheese for a nice crunch. Serve with a dollop of sour cream. My family loves it!

Provided by Beth71

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 pounds lean ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup sour cream
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the ground beef with onion until the meat is browned, about 10 minutes. Break the meat up into crumbles as it cooks; drain excess grease. Mix in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, corn, kidney beans, taco seasoning, and chili seasoning; bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes.
  • Whisk the Cheddar cheese soup and milk in a saucepan until smooth, and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Whisk in 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of sour cream, and garlic powder; season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Arrange the cooked macaroni into the bottom of a 10x15-inch baking dish, and mix with the soup mixture. Pour the ground beef chili over the macaroni, and sprinkle with 1 more cup shredded Cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is hot and bubbling and the cheese topping has melted, 20 to 30 minutes. Serve topped with dollops of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Cholesterol 80.8 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 1389.3 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

BAKED CHILI MAC



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In searching what to make for dinner tonight, I took out a package of ground meat (buffalo, specifically) from the freezer, and found a box of elbow macaroni. Looked like Chili Mac makings to me! :) I had never made Chili Mac before (I just remember having it in the cafeteria when in grade school), so I took a look at what was here on Zaar... and was surprised not find many recipes for it. I put together a recipe out of what I found here and elsewhere online, but the below meat chili mac was somewhat adapted from Miss Annie's vegetarian Marvelous Macaroni Chili. Very tasty, very flexible! :) This is a Pantry Challenge recipe.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni (we use Mission lower-carb macaroni)
1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb ground turkey
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
1 (14 -15 ounce) can chopped peeled tomatoes, with juice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (7 ounce) can chopped mild green chilies, with liquid
1 (15 ounce) can black beans or 1 (15 ounce) can black soybeans, drained
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
Tabasco sauce, to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente (if using regular macaroni this will take about 6 to 7 minutes, if using lower-carb versions it'll take about 15 minutes); drain and set aside.
  • While pasta is cooking, in a large sauté pan cook the ground meat, onion, and garlic until meat is browned, about 5 to 7 minutes; drain fat if desired or necessary.
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, mild green chiles, beans, chili powder, ancho, oregano, cumin, pepper, salt, and tabasco (to taste) and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the cooked macaroni and stir well to incorporate.
  • Pour mixture into a lightly pan-sprayed large casserole dish and sprinkle with the cheddar cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  • Serve with a bit of sour cream for topping and veggies.

MEXI-MAC CASSEROLE



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I typically have most of the ingredients for this dish in my pantry. Green chiles give it a little bite, but it's easy to swap in a can of spicier tomatoes to turn up the heat. -Jan Conklin, Stevensville, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
2-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (7-3/4 ounces) Mexican-style hot tomato sauce
1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Prepare macaroni and cheese mix according to package directions. Meanwhile, cook the beef, onion and garlic in a Dutch oven over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain., Add the diced tomatoes, green chiles and taco seasoning. Stir in 2 cups cheese, beans, corn, tomato sauce and prepared macaroni and cheese dinner., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with chips and remaining cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until bubbly, 30-35 minutes. , Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 calories, Fat 27g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 1330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

CHILI CASSEROLE



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A simple casserole with a little zing! The zing comes from the taco sauce. This is a great dish for when you do not have much time to make dinner, but you want something that has substance and will fill you up! You can use any kind of cheese on top.

Provided by sal

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can chili
1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
¼ cup taco sauce
1 (15 ounce) can corn
1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the beef and onion for 5 to 10 minutes, or until meat is browned and onion is tender; drain fat. Add the celery, chili, tomatoes, taco sauce and corn. Heat thoroughly, reduce heat to low and allow to simmer.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the noodles according to package directions. When cooked, place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the meat mixture over the noodles, stirring well. Top with the cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 144.7 mg, Fat 37.7 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 843.4 mg, Sugar 7 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked ground beef or turkey.
  • If you don't have chili seasoning, you can make your own by combining chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • For a vegetarian version, use crumbled tofu or tempeh instead of ground beef or turkey.
  • To make the casserole even cheesier, add a layer of shredded cheese between the macaroni and the chili mixture.
  • If you like your casserole with a little kick, add a chopped jalapeño pepper to the chili mixture.
  • Serve the casserole with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Baked Mexican chili mac casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. It is a great way to use up leftover chili and macaroni, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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