Best 14 Chili Cheese Mac N Cheese Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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If you're searching for the ultimate comfort food experience, look no further than the tantalizing chili cheese mac n cheese recipe introduced by Tasty. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that combines three beloved dishes into one sensational creation. This recipe promises a rich and flavorful experience, featuring tender macaroni, a creamy and cheesy sauce, and a hearty chili topping. Each bite delivers a delightful symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas, making it the perfect dish for any occasion. Whether you're entertaining guests, seeking a quick and easy weeknight meal, or simply craving a satisfying comfort food, this chili cheese mac n cheese recipe by Tasty is sure to hit the spot and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

CHILI MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



Chili Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: lean ground beef, small white onion, garlic, diced tomato, kidney bean, black beans, chili powder, cumin, seasoned salt, chicken broth, cavatappi pasta, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb lean ground beef
1 small white onion, diced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
14.5 oz diced tomato
7 oz kidney bean
7 oz black beans, half of a can
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
3 ½ cups chicken broth
10 oz cavatappi pasta, or any other pasta
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
shredded sharp cheddar cheese
sour cream
fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cook ground beef and onions over medium high heat until browned.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for an additional two to three minutes. Carefully drain any excess fat.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, chili powder, cumin, seasoned salt, and chicken broth. Stir, and bring to a boil.
  • Add the pasta, and cook according to package instructions.
  • Stir in the cheese, and cook for an additional five minutes, or until thickened.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1670 calories, Carbohydrate 134 grams, Fat 92 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 69 grams, Sugar 18 grams

CHILI CHEESE MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



Chili Cheese Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: mac 'n' cheese, ground beef, grated cheddar cheese, red kidney bean, green chilli, chili powder

Provided by Julie Klink

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box mac 'n' cheese
½ lb ground beef, cooked
¼ cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup red kidney bean
4 oz green chilli, 1 can
2 teaspoons chili powder

Steps:

  • Cook 1 box of Mac 'N' Cheese according to instructions on box.
  • Add cooked ground beef, cheddar cheese, kidney beans, green chilis, and chili powder, stir until fully incorporated.
  • Top with desired garnish. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 3 grams

CHILI MAC 'N' CHEESE POPS RECIPE BY TASTY



Chili Mac 'N' Cheese Pops Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, large yellow onion, green bell pepper, ground beef, tomatoes, red kidney bean, green chile, tomato paste, cumin, pepper, salt, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, lime, whole milk, elbow macaroni, unsalted butter, salt, pepper, grated cheddar cheese, grated cheddar cheese, corn tortilla, all-purpose flour, large eggs, oil, fresh cilantro, bamboo skewers

Provided by Julie Klink

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 lb ground beef
3 tomatoes, diced
15.5 oz red kidney bean, 1 can
4.5 oz green chile, 1 can
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons cumin
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lime lime, juiced
5 cups whole milk
1 lb elbow macaroni
½ cup unsalted butter, 1 stick
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
9 oz corn tortilla, 1 bag
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, beaten
oil, for frying
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving
18 bamboo skewers, thick

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, until shimmering. Add the onion and cook until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the green bell pepper and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef, break apart, and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomato, kidney beans, green chiles, tomato paste, cumin, pepper, salt, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and lime juice. Mix thoroughly and let simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside until ready to use.
  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the milk and macaroni. Stir continuously until the milk reaches a simmer and the pasta is cooked.
  • Turn off the heat, and stir in the butter, salt, pepper, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheeses. Mix until all of the ingredients are incorporated.
  • Line a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) casserole dish with parchment paper so the paper is hanging over the sides of the dish.
  • Spread a third of the macaroni evenly on to the bottom of the dish and sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese over the top. Spread half of the chili over the cheese. Spread another third of macaroni over the chili, and sprinkle the remaining cup of cheddar cheese on top. Spread the rest of the chili over the cheese. Spread the rest of the macaroni over the chili.
  • Cover the casserole dish with a piece of parchment paper. Freeze for at least 6 hours, up to 12 hours.
  • Remove the casserole from the dish using the parchment paper to help you pull it out. Place on a work surface.
  • Insert 9 skewers into one long side of the casserole 4 inches (10 cm) deep, spacing about 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Repeat on the other long side of the casserole. Cut the casserole in half vertically, then make 8 horizontal cuts in between the skewers.
  • Crush the corn chips until they are a coarse sand-like texture, then pour onto a large plate. Put the flour and eggs in separate medium dishes.
  • Place one of the pops in the flour, turning to coat on all sides, and tap off the excess flour. Place the pop in the egg and coat until there is no exposed flour. Place the pop in the crushed corn chips and coat. Repeat with the remaining pops.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot until the temperature reaches 325˚F (165˚C).
  • Fry the skewers 2 at a time for 8 minutes, until browned and crisp.
  • Transfer to a wire rack or paper towels to drain.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CHILI MAC 'N' CHEESE BITES RECIPE BY TASTY



Chili Mac 'N' Cheese Bites Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: canola oil, medium sweet onion, ground beef, McCormick® Chili Seasoning Mix, water, unsalted butter, all purpose flour, whole milk, shredded cheddar cheese, kosher salt, macaroni, nonstick cooking spray, sour cream, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, scallions, jalapeño

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Dinner

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon canola oil
½ medium sweet onion, finely chopped
1 lb ground beef, 80/20
1 packet McCormick® Chili Seasoning Mix
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 ½ cups whole milk
2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ½ cups macaroni, cooked
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 cup sour cream
¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
¼ cup scallions, sliced
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200°C) with a 12-cup nonstick muffin tin inside.
  • Make the McCormick® chili: Heat the canola oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until the onion is translucent, 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up the beef, for 5-7 minutes, until the meat is browned.
  • Drain any excess fat from the meat mixture, then add the McCormick® Chili Seasoning and water. Mix and cook for another 4-5 minutes, until the spices are well incorporated. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Make the mac 'n' cheese: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring frequently to break up any clumps, for 5 minutes, or until the roux is light golden brown. Reduce the heat to medium. Slowly pour in the milk and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 8 minutes. Do not let the mixture come to a boil.
  • Turn off the heat, then add 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese and the salt. Whisk until the cheese is melted and well incorporated. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir with a wooden spoon until the noodles are well coated.
  • Add the chili to the mac 'n' cheese and stir until well incorporated.
  • Carefully remove the hot muffin tin from the oven and grease with nonstick spray.
  • Sprinkle a heaping tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese into each cup.
  • Fill each cup with the chili mac 'n' cheese, pressing down slightly with the back of a spoon to flatten the tops.
  • Place the muffin tin on a baking sheet, then bake for 15-20 minutes or until the sides of the mac 'n' cheese cups are bubbling. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 20 minutes to set up.
  • Using a plastic knife to avoid scratching the muffin tin, loosen around the edges of each chili mac 'n' cheese bite. Then remove from the pan. If the cups are falling apart, let cool for another 10 minutes.
  • Top the chili mac 'n' cheese bites with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, scallions, and jalapeño slices, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 3 grams

4-CHEESE MAC AND CHEESE WITH SPICY CHILI CRUST



4-Cheese Mac and Cheese with Spicy Chili Crust image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 16 (2-ounce) servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup heavy cream
1 cup diced or grated cheeses (equal parts parmesan reggiano, mezze secco, hard provolone and manchego)
1 pinch black pepper
1 splash truffle oil, to taste
1 pound elbow macaroni, partially cooked
1/4 cup toasted panko bread crumbs mixed with a pinch of red pepper (ancho, aleppo, or urfa all work very well)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring the cream to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Slowly whisk in the mixed cheeses until smooth. Add the pepper and truffle oil. Add the partially cooked pasta letting it finish cooking in the cheese mix, about 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon into ramekins or other serving dish and top with the bread crumbs.

CHILI MAC AND CHEESE



Chili Mac and Cheese image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

Kosher salt and black pepper
2 cups (8 ounces) macaroni
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small red onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
8 ounces lean ground beef
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
One 15-ounce can kidney beans, undrained
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
4 ounces cream cheese
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar, plus extra for garnish
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 green onions, chopped
Corn chips, such as Tostitos Scoops, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add some salt and then the macaroni. Cook to al dente according to the package directions. Drain and hold until the cheese sauce is ready.
  • Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the red onions and cook, covered, until soft, a couple of minutes. Add the garlic and bell peppers and cook an additional 2 to 5 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic. Add the ground beef and sprinkle with salt and pepper; cook until browned, stirring to break up the beef into small pieces. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika and oregano, and cook until the spices are fragrant. Add the beans and their liquid, the tomatoes and their juices, and the tomato paste; simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • In a separate saucepot, melt the butter over low heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking, for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk, raise the heat to high, and bring the mixture to a boil; cook, whisking, until thickened. Removing from the heat and whisk in the cream cheese, Cheddar, mustard, Worcestershire and some salt and pepper. Pour the pasta into the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
  • Mix the chili into the macaroni and cheese. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with additional Cheddar and the green onions. Serve with corn chips.

TASTY BAKED MAC N CHEESE



Tasty Baked Mac n Cheese image

I love this recipe because it's taken me so long to actually get a good tasting noodle and not just a good tasting piece of cheese on top. This recipe was just trial and error and it's really really good in my opinion. I'm really looking for feedback on this recipe. Thanks so much! This is really good even days after for leftovers. The cheese remelts and the flavor really sets in. Enjoy!

Provided by Eva Maria

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter, softened - divided
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mild Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until almost cooked through and firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle macaroni with 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir 1/2 cup butter into the pasta.
  • Mix 1/4 cup butter, sour cream, cream cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, and egg yolk together in a bowl. Stir flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper, and milk into the sour cream mixture.
  • Spread 1/4 cup sour cream sauce over bottom of prepared baking dish. Stir remaining sour cream sauce into macaroni. Pour macaroni into baking dish atop sauce layer; sprinkle mild Cheddar cheese over the casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese topping has melted, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 98.2 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 18.4 g, Sodium 532.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

ONE-POT CHILI MAC AND CHEESE



One-Pot Chili Mac and Cheese image

This delicious chili mac and cheese with ground beef, diced tomatoes, rich tomato sauce, chili beans and spices is cooked all in one pot--including the macaroni!

Provided by RAGÚ®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ragu®

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, diced small
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups Ragu® Old World Style® Traditional Pasta Sauce
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (16 ounce) can mild chili beans, undrained
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and beef. Stirring frequently, cook until meat is browned and crumbly, about 3 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  • Stir in chicken broth, Ragu® sauce, diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, beans, chili powder, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil and stir in pasta; cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until pasta is al dente, about 14 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in the cheese and parsley. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese and parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1232.5 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

EASY CHILI CHEESEBURGER MAC



Easy Chili Cheeseburger Mac image

I found this on the Kraft website and adjusted it a bit for our preferences. It's a tasty, super-easy dish! I use kitchen scissors to cut the tomatoes up into smaller pieces.

Provided by ZMiaJ

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (7 1/4 ounce) box kraft macaroni & cheese dinner mix
1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
14 ounces stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup margarine
1 tablespoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Boil macaroni.
  • Brown ground beef, onion and garlic in pan.
  • Drain water from macaroni and grease from ground beef.
  • Add milk and margarine to macaroni and stir until margarine is melted.
  • Mix cheese packet from box into macaroni.
  • Combine beef mixture, chili powder and tomatoes with macaroni.
  • Serve when heated through.

CHILI MACARONI AND CHEESE



Chili Macaroni and Cheese image

What could be tastier on a cold winter day than chili or mac and cheese? Put them together and you have a terrific dish that warms you up and fills you up as well! -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h25m

Yield 12 servings (4-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 banana pepper, finely chopped
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: Sour cream and additional shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and peppers over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain. Transfer to a 7-qt. slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes, beans, chili powder and cumin. Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 5-6 hours., Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Add to slow cooker. Stir in cheese until melted. If desired, serve with sour cream and additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

CHILI MAC CASSEROLE



Chili Mac Casserole image

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 MAC & CHEESE



Chili Mac & Cheese image

This Mexican/southwestern casserole of comfort food is high on taste and low on the scale of difficulty-a delicious combination. -Mary Aguilar, Shelby, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 packages (7-1/4 ounces each) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups sour cream
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Set aside cheese packets from dinner mixes. In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add macaroni; cook until tender, 8-10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook and stir beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes; drain. Stir in tomatoes, tomatoes and green chiles, tomato sauce and seasonings. Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture. Stir in contents of cheese packets, sour cream and 1 cup cheese., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 calories, Fat 35g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 1286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

EASY SKILLET CHEESE-TOPPED CHILI MACARONI



Easy Skillet Cheese-Topped Chili Macaroni image

This is a quick and easy recipe for a weeknight meal. Its very tasty and very filling. DH loves it when I make this and always takes leftovers to work!

Provided by Little Bee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked al dente
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown onion and garlic with ground beef.
  • Drain and return to pan.
  • Add kidney beans, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, and salt.
  • Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Add cooked macaroni and stir.
  • Add grated cheddar to top, cover and simmer just until cheese melts.

TWO-CHEESE MAC 'N CHEESE



Two-Cheese Mac 'n Cheese image

A lot of stories claim that mac and cheese was created by Thomas Jefferson, Marco Polo or the cooks of China. My favorite theory? An Italian housewife invented it to introduce non-Italian Americans to macaroni. -Stephanie Sorbie, Glendale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
3 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced, optional
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt
4 cups 2% milk
5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup shredded Asiago cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic if desired; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in flour, pepper and salt until blended; cook and stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes longer or until thickened. , Remove from heat. Stir in 4 cups cheddar cheese and Asiago cheese until melted. Mixture will thicken. , Preheat oven to 350°. Drain pasta; stir in cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese., Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 17g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Tips:

  • For a smoother sauce, blend the cooked macaroni with 1/2 cup of the milk before adding it to the pot.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the cheddar cheese on the large holes of a box grater.
  • To make sure the macaroni is cooked al dente, taste it before draining it. It should be tender but still have a slight bite to it.
  • If you like your chili cheese mac and cheese extra cheesy, you can add an extra 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese to the sauce.
  • For a spicier mac and cheese, use a hotter chili powder.

Conclusion:

This chili cheese mac and cheese is a delicious and easy comfort food recipe that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. It is sure to be a hit with the whole family!

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