Description
Discover the deliciously easy Taco Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, a perfect blend of creamy cheese, seasoned beef, and bold taco flavors. This quick and budget-friendly recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, offering a comforting twist on classic comfort food with a flavorful Mexican-inspired flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) elbow macaroni or other pasta of choice
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix or homemade taco spice blend
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, sour cream
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in taco seasoning mix or spice blend and cook according to package instructions, adding a splash of water to create a flavorful sauce.
- 将煮熟的意面加入奶酪和肉类混合物中，充分搅拌至均匀包裹奶酪酱和调味肉。
- 将热腾腾的Easy Taco Mac & Cheese盛入碗中，用切碎的香菜、切碎的西红柿或切片的辣椒装饰，为美味增色。
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add an extra splash of milk during reheating leftovers.
- Customize with additional toppings or mix-ins like black beans or corn for added nutrition.
- You can prepare this dish ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 480 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg