Best 9 Cheesy Chili Mac Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Cheesy Chili Mac recipe, a delectable dish that seamlessly blends the flavors of savory chili, creamy cheese, and tender macaroni. This hearty and satisfying casserole is perfect for a comforting meal on chilly evenings or as a crowd-pleasing dish at your next gathering. With its rich, flavorful sauce, gooey cheese pull, and the perfect balance of textures, our Cheesy Chili Mac will leave you craving for more. But that's not all, we also have a collection of other irresistible recipes to satisfy every craving: from the classic Beef Chili recipe that forms the base of our Cheesy Chili Mac to the indulgent Creamy Mac and Cheese recipe that highlights the velvety texture of cheese. Whether you're a chili enthusiast, a cheese lover, or simply seeking comfort food, our recipes have got you covered. So, grab your apron and let's embark on this culinary adventure together.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ONE-POT CHEESY CHILI-MAC



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Hearty chili with creamy macaroni and cheese is an unbeatable comfort, and this 100-percent scratch version is the ultimate! Zesty Tex-Mex flavoring, cheddar cheese, green chiles and an extra boost of both chili and garlic powder give this dish deep savory flavor that's hard to resist. So, put it to the test and see what your family says. If you find it deserves a spot in your permanent dinner rotation, you'll be glad to know this recipe freezes beautifully!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb ground beef (at least 90% lean)
2 cups diced onions
1 cup diced red bell peppers
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ diced green chiles
1/2 lb uncooked elbow macaroni (1 3/4 cups)
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired
Sliced green onions, if desired
Hot sauce, if desired

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef, onions and bell peppers; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is cooked through and onions are tender. Stir in taco seasoning mix, chili powder, garlic powder and salt. Stir 30 seconds.
  • Stir in water, tomatoes, beans and chiles. Stir in macaroni; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until macaroni is cooked through. Do not drain.
  • Stir in 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese. Serve with remaining cheese, cilantro, green onions and hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 1170 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEESY CHILI MAC



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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound Bob Evans Original Recipe Sausage Roll
1 small onion, diced
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups water
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 cup elbow macaroni
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
Green onions (optional)

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, over medium heat, crumble and cook sausage, onion and green peppers until sausage is browned. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, water, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add elbow macaroni and stir well. Recover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Serve topped with Cheddar cheese.;

ONE POT CHEESY TURKEY TACO CHILI MAC RECIPE - (4.7/5)



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Provided by á-172427

Number Of Ingredients 22

HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING:
1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon oregano
CHILI:
1 1/3 pounds 93% lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 can (10-ounce) rotel tomatoes with green chilies
1 can (14 1/2-ounce) pink or red beans, drained
8 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 can (8-ounce) fat-free refried beans
1 can (15-ounce) reduced sodium chicken broth*
1 3/4 cups water
8 ounces DeLallo Gluten Free shells (or DeLallo whole wheat)
3/4 cup part-skim sharp cheddar cheese, shredded*
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a large Dutch oven or pot with a fitted lid over medium-high heat and spray with oil, brown the turkey breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. When cooked through, add the onions, garlic, pepper and taco seasoning; cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, refried beans, chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer about 15 minutes. Adjust salt to taste. Stir in the uncooked pasta and simmer uncovered over medium heat until al dente, about 6 minutes or according to package directions. Remove the pot from heat and top with the cheese, cover and let sit for about 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese melts. Serve immediately garnished with fresh cilantro and scallions.

ONE POT CHEESY TURKEY TACO CHILI MAC (SKINNYTASTE)



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Categories     Pasta     Poultry

Number Of Ingredients 22

For the homemade taco seasoning:
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp oregano
For the Chili:
1.3 lb 93% lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves minced garlic
1 red bell pepper, chopped
10 oz can rotel tomatoes with green chilies
14.5 oz can pink or red beans, drained
8 oz tomato sauce
1/2 can (8 oz) fat-free refried beans
1 (15 oz can) reduced sodium chicken broth*
1 3/4 cups water
8 oz DeLallo Gluten Free shells (or DeLallo whole wheat)
3/4 cup part-skim shredded sharp cheddar cheese*
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp chopped scallions

Steps:

  • Heat a large Dutch oven or pot with a fitted lid over medium-high heat and spray with oil, brown the turkey breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. When cooked through, add the onions, garlic, pepper and taco seasoning; cook 2-3 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, refried beans, chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer about 15 minutes. Adjust salt to taste. Stir in the uncooked pasta and simmer uncovered over medium heat until al dente, about 6 minutes or according to package directions.

EASY CHEESY CHILI MAC



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This is so easy and it's made with everything you usually have in your pantry and fridge! The kids will love it!

Provided by Danielle1987

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (7 1/4 ounce) boxes Kraft macaroni and cheese
2 (15 ounce) cans hormel chili
milk
butter or margarine
4 -6 hot dogs, Cut up

Steps:

  • Prepare Mac and Cheese as directed on box but do not add cheese packets yet (just the butter and milk).
  • While Mac and Cheese is cooking, put the 2 cans of chili into a microwave safe bowl and heat up in microwave for 3 minutes.
  • Add the mac and cheese (minus the cheese) into the bowl with the chili and mix.
  • Cut up the 4-6 hotdogs (smaller or bigger, depending on what your preference is) and heat them up in the microwave for about a minute or so.
  • Add the hotdogs to the macaroni and cheese (minus the cheese) and chili mixture.
  • Last but definitely NOT least, add the cheese packs to the chili mac mixture in the bowl. This way the cheese covers ALL the ingredients so everything is cheesy =) .

ONE POT CHEESY TURKEY TACO CHILI MAC



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Categories     turkey

Number Of Ingredients 22

For the homemade taco seasoning:
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp oregano
For the Chili:
1.3 lb 93% lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves minced garlic
1 red bell pepper, chopped
10 oz can rotel tomatoes with green chilies
14.5 oz can pink or red beans, drained
8 oz tomato sauce
1/2 can (8 oz) fat-free refried beans
1 (15 oz can) reduced sodium chicken broth*
1 3/4 cups water
8 oz DeLallo Gluten Free shells (or DeLallo whole wheat)
3/4 cup part-skim shredded sharp cheddar cheese*
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp chopped scallions

Steps:

  • Heat a large Dutch oven or pot with a fitted lid over medium-high heat and spray with oil, brown the turkey breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. When cooked through, add the onions, garlic, pepper and taco seasoning; cook 2-3 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, refried beans, chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer about 15 minutes. Adjust salt to taste. Stir in the uncooked pasta and simmer uncovered over medium heat until al dente, about 6 minutes or according to package directions. Remove the pot from heat and top with the cheese, cover and let sit for about 2-3 minutes, until the cheese melts. Serve immediately garnished with fresh cilantro and scallions.

ZESTY CHEESY CHILI MAC



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Your busy weeknight meal is on the table in just over half an hour with this cheesy chili mac--it's loaded with flavor and will be a new family favorite.

Provided by RAGÚ®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ragu®

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Cooking spray
1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
1 (24 ounce) jar RAGÚ® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a large, deep casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  • While pasta cooks, melt butter in large, heavy-bottomed skillet; add onions and saute for 5 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Add salt, tomatoes, chili seasoning, and Ragu® Old World Style® Traditional sauce. Stir to combine and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes or until ready to add to pasta.
  • Drain pasta and return to pot. Stir in corn and 1 1/2 cups of cheese; mix until evenly combined. Stir in the chili. Pour into the casserole dish and top with remaining cheese. Bake until hot and bubbling, about 15 minutes.
  • Top with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 634.4 calories, Carbohydrate 54.7 g, Cholesterol 92.7 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 1989 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

KID-FRIENDLY CHEESY CHILI MAC



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Make and share this Kid-Friendly Cheesy Chili Mac recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PeachPie24

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 1 pot, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) can chili without beans
1/2 lb elbow macaroni
2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
1/2 medium onion
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons butter
salt

Steps:

  • Cook the Macaroni noodles as directed on the package.
  • While the macaroni is cooking, dice your onion up and saute in 1 tbsp of butter. When the onion is soft and translucent, add the can of chili, black pepper, red pepper, and garlic powder, heat on medium low until hot.
  • Drain the macaroni noodles, add the two cups of cheese, remaining tbsp of butter and the chili, blend until the cheese is melted, then add salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.7, Fat 32.9, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 96.9, Sodium 820.7, Carbohydrate 53.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 30.2

WEIGHT WATCHERS CHEESY CHILI MAC - POINTS = 5



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I received an email this morning from a Weight Watchers leader by the name of Cheri Ann Blessum. There were actually 3 recipes. This is one of them: "These are the recipes we sampled at our Grand Opening...Linda made the Cheesy Chili Mac & added some garlic powder & cumin so feel free to spice it up however you like. Enjoy--Cherie"

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 8 cups of chili, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 lb extra lean ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
1 (29 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes (undrained)
2 1/2 cups tomato juice
1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, diced, drained
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
1 (31 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until meat is browned, about 10 minutes; drain off fat. Stir in undrained stewed tomatoes including juice, tomato juice, chili peppers and chili powder; bring mixture to a boil.
  • Stir in macaroni and beans; return to boiling. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until macaroni is tender, about 15 minutes. Spoon chili into bowls and sprinkle with cheese. Yields about 1 cup of chili and 1 tablespoon of cheese per serving.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses: A blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses creates a rich, flavorful sauce. You can also add a bit of cream cheese for a creamy texture.
  • Add some spice: A pinch of chili powder or cayenne pepper adds a nice kick to the chili mac. You can also add diced jalapeños or chipotle peppers for a smoky flavor.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but drain it a minute or two before it's fully cooked. This will prevent it from becoming mushy in the chili sauce.
  • Make it a complete meal: Serve the chili mac with a side of salad or vegetables to make it a complete and balanced meal.

Conclusion:

Cheesy chili mac is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chili. With its hearty flavors and cheesy goodness, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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