Best 8 Easy Cheesy Chili Mac Recipes

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Craving a warm, comforting, and flavorful meal that is sure to satisfy your taste buds? Look no further than "Easy Cheesy Chili Mac"! This classic dish combines the richness of chili with the gooey, indulgent texture of melted cheese, all nestled atop a bed of tender macaroni. It's a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will appeal to both adults and children alike. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ONE-POT CHEESY CHILI-MAC



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Hearty chili with creamy macaroni and cheese is an unbeatable comfort, and this 100-percent scratch version is the ultimate! Zesty Tex-Mex flavoring, cheddar cheese, green chiles and an extra boost of both chili and garlic powder give this dish deep savory flavor that's hard to resist. So, put it to the test and see what your family says. If you find it deserves a spot in your permanent dinner rotation, you'll be glad to know this recipe freezes beautifully!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb ground beef (at least 90% lean)
2 cups diced onions
1 cup diced red bell peppers
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ diced green chiles
1/2 lb uncooked elbow macaroni (1 3/4 cups)
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired
Sliced green onions, if desired
Hot sauce, if desired

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef, onions and bell peppers; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is cooked through and onions are tender. Stir in taco seasoning mix, chili powder, garlic powder and salt. Stir 30 seconds.
  • Stir in water, tomatoes, beans and chiles. Stir in macaroni; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until macaroni is cooked through. Do not drain.
  • Stir in 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese. Serve with remaining cheese, cilantro, green onions and hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 1170 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEESY CHILI MAC



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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound Bob Evans Original Recipe Sausage Roll
1 small onion, diced
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups water
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 cup elbow macaroni
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
Green onions (optional)

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, over medium heat, crumble and cook sausage, onion and green peppers until sausage is browned. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, water, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add elbow macaroni and stir well. Recover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Serve topped with Cheddar cheese.;

EASY CHEESY CHILI MAC



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This is so easy and it's made with everything you usually have in your pantry and fridge! The kids will love it!

Provided by Danielle1987

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (7 1/4 ounce) boxes Kraft macaroni and cheese
2 (15 ounce) cans hormel chili
milk
butter or margarine
4 -6 hot dogs, Cut up

Steps:

  • Prepare Mac and Cheese as directed on box but do not add cheese packets yet (just the butter and milk).
  • While Mac and Cheese is cooking, put the 2 cans of chili into a microwave safe bowl and heat up in microwave for 3 minutes.
  • Add the mac and cheese (minus the cheese) into the bowl with the chili and mix.
  • Cut up the 4-6 hotdogs (smaller or bigger, depending on what your preference is) and heat them up in the microwave for about a minute or so.
  • Add the hotdogs to the macaroni and cheese (minus the cheese) and chili mixture.
  • Last but definitely NOT least, add the cheese packs to the chili mac mixture in the bowl. This way the cheese covers ALL the ingredients so everything is cheesy =) .

SPEEDY CHILI MAC AND CHEESE



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Step up your mac and cheese game with the addition of salsa and ground beef.

Provided by Allrecipes Magazine

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

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound ground beef
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
½ pound cooked elbow macaroni
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain grease. Add salsa and kidney beans to the skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cooked macaroni and Cheddar cheese. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 100.6 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1139.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

ONE-POT CHILI MAC AND CHEESE



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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

CHILI MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

KID-FRIENDLY CHEESY CHILI MAC



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Make and share this Kid-Friendly Cheesy Chili Mac recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PeachPie24

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 1 pot, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) can chili without beans
1/2 lb elbow macaroni
2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
1/2 medium onion
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons butter
salt

Steps:

  • Cook the Macaroni noodles as directed on the package.
  • While the macaroni is cooking, dice your onion up and saute in 1 tbsp of butter. When the onion is soft and translucent, add the can of chili, black pepper, red pepper, and garlic powder, heat on medium low until hot.
  • Drain the macaroni noodles, add the two cups of cheese, remaining tbsp of butter and the chili, blend until the cheese is melted, then add salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.7, Fat 32.9, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 96.9, Sodium 820.7, Carbohydrate 53.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 30.2

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

Tips:

  • For a thicker chili mac, use less milk or broth.
  • To make the chili mac spicier, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • For a cheesier chili mac, use a combination of cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.
  • To add more vegetables to the chili mac, try adding diced bell peppers, onions, or corn.
  • For a more flavorful chili mac, use homemade chili.

Conclusion:

Cheesy chili mac is a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food that is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a hearty and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give cheesy chili mac a try. You won't be disappointed!

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