Easy Creamy Taco Mac
This creamy taco mac combines the rich flavors of taco seasoning with cheesy pasta for a comforting, southwestern twist on mac and cheese. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup milk
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz macaroni pasta
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (4 oz) green chiles (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and green chiles (if using). Cook for 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat and mix in the cooked macaroni, milk, and cheeses. Stir until the cheeses are melted and the mixture is well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg