Taco Mac and Cheese
Taco mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food that brings together the creamy goodness of macaroni and cheese with the zesty flavors of tacos. This dish features tender elbow macaroni coated in a rich cheese sauce, seasoned ground beef, and crunchy tortilla chips, making it perfect for family dinners, Taco Tuesdays, or any gathering. Simple to prepare, this recipe guarantees cheesy satisfaction with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water for about 8 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes; drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water; cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Lower the heat and gradually add milk while whisking. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with crushed tortilla chips, and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg