Best 10 Easy Taco Mac And Cheese Recipes

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Are you searching for a delightful and delectable dish that combines the comforting flavors of macaroni and cheese with the tantalizing zest of tacos? Look no further! In this article, we'll guide you through a culinary journey to discover the perfect recipe for "easy taco mac and cheese." Get ready to satisfy your taste buds with a dish that seamlessly blends creamy cheese, seasoned taco meat, and a symphony of spices. Let's embark on this flavor-filled adventure and create a dish that will become a family favorite in no time!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

TACO MAC & CHEESE



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I came up with this recipe on a night when I was super exhausted after work but wanted to at least attempt to cook something for dinner. This is quick, easy, and delish!

Provided by megs_

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 1/4 ounces Kraft macaroni and cheese (1 box)
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup skim milk
1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning (1 packet)
1 tablespoon louisiana hot sauce
1 tablespoon butter (seperate from the first 4)
1 cup water
1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • Make box of macaroni and cheese as directed.
  • Meanwhile, brown ground beef and drain.
  • Add taco seasoning/water.
  • Simmer meat mixture for 5 minutes.
  • While simmering, add 1 tbsp hot sauce and 1 tbsp butter. Mix well.
  • Drain meat.
  • Add meat to macaroni and cheese, mix well.
  • Add shredded cheddar cheese, mix gently 'til melted.
  • Serve! YUM!

EASY TACO MAC



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This Taco Mac recipe is a one-pan, 30-minute meal packed with taco meat, noodles and cheese! Perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.

Provided by Annie Holmes

Categories     30 Minutes or Less

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground turkey or beef
1 (10 ounce) can Ro-Tel, undrained
1 cup broth (chicken or beef broth)
1 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 1/2 cup elbow noodles (I use Barilla gluten free elbows)
1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown the ground turkey or ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any grease.
  • Add the undrained can of Ro-Tel, broth, milk, tomato sauce and taco seasoning.
  • Increase heat to medium high until the mixture begins to simmer.
  • Stir in noodles and reduce heat to low, cover and allow to cook for 15-20 minutes.
  • When noodles are tender, stir in shredded cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 125 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 27 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 503 milligrams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams unsaturated fat

EASY TACO MAC AND CHEESE



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This is a simple macaroni and cheese recipe with a taco twist. There are multiple ways to mix it up and leave out or use ingredients that you do or don't have. Would love feedback on ways you have mixed it up and what tasted best! Thank you for using. When serving, you can also top the dish with lettuce, tomato, onions, and sour cream.

Provided by Sarah Jayne Jeffries

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

Time 1h1m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package ground beef
2 cups salsa
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups shell pasta
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup sliced green onions
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add salsa, corn, and taco seasoning. Season meat sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine the meat sauce, pasta, Colby-Jack cheese, and green onions in a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 66.1 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 965.5 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

TACO MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: lean ground beef, kosher salt, taco seasoning, Kraft® Macaroni and Cheese Blue Box Original, unsalted butter, milk, Kraft® Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Cholula® Hot Sauce, small tomato, green onion

Provided by KraftHeinz

Categories     Dinner

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ lb lean ground beef
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons taco seasoning, divided
1 box Kraft® Macaroni and Cheese Blue Box Original
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup milk
¾ cup Kraft® Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
1 teaspoon Cholula® Hot Sauce
1 small tomato, chopped
1 green onion, sliced on the bias

Steps:

  • Bring 6 cups (1 liter) of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the macaroni and cook for 7-8 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • While the macaroni is cooking, heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, until browned. Mix in 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning, then remove the pan from the heat.
  • Drain the macaroni in a colander (do not rinse), then return to the pot over low heat. Add the butter, milk, cheese sauce mix, ¼ cup (25 G) Kraft® Shredded Cheddar Cheese, and the remaining tablespoon of taco seasoning and stir well until creamy. Remove the pot from the heat.
  • Heat the broiler to high.
  • Fold the ground beef into the mac and cheese, then transfer to a medium oven-safe container. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup (100 G) Kraft® Shredded Cheddar Cheese on top.
  • Broil the mac and cheese for 2-4 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
  • Remove from the oven and drizzle with the Cholula® Hot Sauce, then top with the tomato and green onion. Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 8 grams

TACO MAC AND CHEESE



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Guilt-free comfort food? It's possible with this incredible taco mac and cheese recipe! Whole-grain pasta, creamy Mexican cheese and taco seasoning take this meal to the next level.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups uncooked multigrain or whole-grain rotini pasta (9 oz)
1 1/2 cups cubed (about 3/4 inch) peeled butternut squash
3/4 cup Progresso™ low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup evaporated low-fat milk (from 12-oz can)
4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
1 1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat taco-flavored Mexican cheese blend (5 oz)
2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cup low-sodium refrigerated salsa
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
12 baked tortilla chips
Fresh cilantro sprigs, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt and oil and using minimum cook time. Drain and return to saucepan.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat squash and broth to boiling over high heat; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 15 minutes or until squash is tender. Stir in milk and taco seasoning. Return to boiling; remove from heat. Place squash mixture in blender. Cover; blend on medium speed 20 seconds or until smooth. Return to saucepan. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese until melted. Pour over pasta; mix well. Pour mixture into casserole. Top with tomato slices.
  • Bake uncovered 15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 4 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
  • Divide pasta mixture among 4 plates. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon each salsa and sour cream. Crumble 3 tortilla chips over each. Garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

MACARONI AND CHEESE TACO BAKE



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Make and share this Macaroni and Cheese Taco Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mama2Three

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14 ounce) package macaroni (KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner)
1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided (I like sharp cheddar, but any cheese will do)
1 cup salsa (Any is fine, I only have used green)

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 400°F Prepare Dinner as directed on package. While Macaroni is cooking, brown meat; drain. Add taco seasoning mix and water to meat; simmer 5 minute.
  • STIR sour cream into prepared Dinner. Spoon half of the Dinner mixture into 8-inch square or 9-inch round baking dish; top with layers of the meat mixture, 1 cup of the cheese and remaining Dinner mixture. Cover.
  • BAKE 15 minute Top with salsa and remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, an additional 5 minute or until cheese is melted.

CHEESY TACO MAC & CHEESE



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Salsa and ground beef plus our secret (now your secret) blend of spices stirred into everyone's favorite mac and cheese: best thing east or west of the Rio Grande.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1/2 lb. ground beef, cooked, drained
2 Tbsp. TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground cumin

Steps:

  • Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on pkg.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
  • Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 890 mg, Carbohydrate 52 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 24 g

MAC AND CHEESE TACO BAKE



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Try something a little different for dinner today when you make our Mac and Cheese Taco Bake. Here's classic mac and cheese combined with all of a taco's best fixins' in one easy baked dish. Mac and Cheese Taco Bake is a creamy, cheesy casserole perfect for comfort food.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Made With 2% Milk Cheese
1 lb. lean ground beef
2 Tbsp. (about 1/2 of 1-oz. pkg.) TACO BELL® Reduced Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream
1-1/2 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Prepare Dinner as directed on package. While Macaroni is cooking, brown meat in skillet; drain. Stir in seasoning mix and water. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Stir sour cream into prepared Dinner. Spoon half the Dinner mixture into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with layers of meat mixture, 1 cup shredded cheese and remaining Dinner mixture. Cover.
  • Bake 15 min.; top with salsa and remaining shredded cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 1160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 31 g

TACO MACARONI SKILLET



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A Mexican take on classic mac & cheese! This creamy beef and noodle dish is perked up with green chiles, taco seasoning, and tomatoes. Perfect for taco night or any day of the week.

Provided by Ortega

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces extra-lean ground beef
2 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice, undrained
1 (4 ounce) can Ortega® Mild Diced Green Chiles
1 (1.25 ounce) package Ortega® Taco Seasoning Mix
½ cup dried elbow macaroni
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
⅔ cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Cook beef in a large skillet, stirring frequently, until brown; drain.
  • Stir in water, tomatoes with juice, chiles, and seasoning mix. Cook until mixture comes to a boil.
  • Add pasta; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 14 to 16 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  • Stir in evaporated milk. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top. Cover; let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 550.9 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

ONE-PAN TACO MACARONI AND CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, ground beef, small white onion, garlic, taco seasoning, small macaroni, water, beef stock, shredded white cheddar, tomato, green onion

Provided by Iris Tian

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 small white onion, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons taco seasoning, divided
½ lb small macaroni, dry
1 cup water
2 cups beef stock
2 cups shredded white cheddar, yellow cheddar works as well
1 cup tomato, diced
green onion, diced, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a 4-quart chicken fryer, heat approximately 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat and cook the onions until they begin to soften.
  • Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
  • Add the ground beef and 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning. Using your spatula, break up the ground beef and stir until cooked. Drain the excess liquid from the pan.
  • Add water, beef stock, pasta, tomatoes, and 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning back to the pan. Stir to combine.
  • Cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring twice to keep the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Increase heat to medium after 15 minutes, and stir pasta until most of the liquid is gone.
  • Turn off heat and add the shredded cheese. Stir until cheese is completely melted.
  • Top with green onions.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1023 calories, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 52 grams, Sugar 13 grams

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet or pot to cook the mac and cheese, as it will need plenty of room to cook evenly.
  • Be sure to cook the ground beef until it is browned all the way through.
  • If you want a spicier mac and cheese, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • Top the mac and cheese with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or salsa.

Conclusion:

Taco mac and cheese is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. It is a fun and delicious twist on the classic mac and cheese recipe. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a meal that is both satisfying and flavorful. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give taco mac and cheese a try.

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