Easy Taco Macaroni and Cheese Recipe – Creamy, Cheesy Tex-Mex Dinner in 20 Minutes
This Easy Taco Macaroni & Cheese Dinner is a quick and comforting one-pan style meal combining cheesy macaroni with seasoned taco beef and tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 boxes Velveeta macaroni and cheese
- 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Instructions
- Cook macaroni and cheese according to package instructions.
- While pasta cooks, brown ground beef in a large skillet.
- Drain excess grease.
- Add 1/4 cup water, taco seasoning, and Rotel tomatoes to beef.
- Simmer for at least 5 minutes.
- Mix cooked macaroni and cheese into the beef mixture.
- Stir well and serve hot.
Notes
- Add jalapeños for extra heat.
- Top with shredded cheese or sour cream if desired.