Comforting mac and cheese with a touch of taco flavoring and tortilla-chip crunch—no wonder everyone loves it! It's a fun change of pace from regular macaroni. —Elizabeth King, Duluth, Minnesota
Macaroni Taco Bake
Macaroni Taco Bake
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yield
8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 packages (7-1/4 ounces each) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 2 cups 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, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in salsa; set aside.
- Spread macaroni into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with beef mixture, chips and olives; sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350° until heated through, 15-20 minutes. Serve with sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/4 cups: 597 calories, 33g fat (17g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 991mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.
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