Macaroni Taco Bake Recipe

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Comforting mac and cheese with a touch of taco flavoring and tortilla-chip crunch…no wonder kids love it! Moms will love that it’s ready in no time flat and isn’t expensive to make. Betsy King - Duluth, Minnesota

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Macaroni Taco Bake Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
30 15 45

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (7-1/4 ounces each) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
  • 1 pound ground beef
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    With Johnsonville Italian Sausage.

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  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
  • 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • Sour cream, optional

Directions

  • Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Stir in salsa; set aside.
  • Spread macaroni into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer with beef mixture, chips and olives; sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Serve with sour cream if desired. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/4 cups equals 597 calories, 33 g fat (17 g saturated fat), 105 mg cholesterol, 991 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 28 g protein.

Originally published as Macaroni Taco Bake in Simple & Delicious September/October 2009, p33

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Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2012 by ladywhitedove

this was so easy and soooo good!


Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2011 by Olderthanmyage

This has been the biggest hit in my family for a quick supper. I have passed this recipe on to a dozen people and they all rave about it. The only thing I do different is I add an envelope of taco seasoning to the ground beef. It just gives it a little kit. Thank you for this recipe.

 
 
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