Welcome to a cheesy, comforting, and flavorful culinary experience with our Chili Macaroni and Cheese recipes. This classic dish combines the hearty goodness of chili with the creamy indulgence of macaroni and cheese, resulting in a delightful symphony of flavors. Our collection offers a variety of recipes that cater to different tastes and preferences, ensuring there's something for everyone. Whether you prefer a classic chili mac and cheese, a spicy version, a vegetarian option, or a baked casserole, we have it all. So, get ready to indulge in a cheesy, chili-licious journey with our curated recipes.
In our Classic Chili Macaroni and Cheese recipe, we'll take you back to the roots of this timeless dish. Ground beef, diced tomatoes, and a blend of spices create a rich and savory chili, while elbow macaroni and a creamy cheese sauce provide the ultimate comfort food experience. For those who love a kick of heat, our Spicy Chili Macaroni and Cheese recipe amplifies the flavors with the addition of diced jalapeños and cayenne pepper. And for our vegetarian friends, our Vegetarian Chili Macaroni and Cheese recipe offers a hearty and flavorful alternative with black beans, corn, and a medley of vegetables.
If you're looking for a more sophisticated presentation, our Baked Chili Macaroni and Cheese Casserole recipe is perfect for special occasions. Layers of chili, macaroni, and a creamy cheese sauce are topped with a golden brown crust, creating a visually appealing and tantalizing dish. And for those who love the convenience of a one-pot meal, our One-Pot Chili Macaroni and Cheese recipe combines all the ingredients in a single pot, making it a breeze to prepare and clean up.
No matter which recipe you choose, our Chili Macaroni and Cheese collection promises a delightful and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on this cheesy and chili-licious culinary adventure together.
ONE-POT CHILI MAC AND CHEESE
This delicious chili mac and cheese with ground beef, diced tomatoes, rich tomato sauce, chili beans and spices is cooked all in one pot--including the macaroni!
Provided by RAGÚ®
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Ragu®
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and beef. Stirring frequently, cook until meat is browned and crumbly, about 3 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in chicken broth, Ragu® sauce, diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, beans, chili powder, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil and stir in pasta; cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until pasta is al dente, about 14 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the cheese and parsley. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese and parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1232.5 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
CHILI MACARONI AND CHEESE
What could be tastier on a cold winter day than chili or mac and cheese? Put them together and you have a terrific dish that warms you up and fills you up as well! -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h25m
Yield 12 servings (4-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and peppers over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain. Transfer to a 7-qt. slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes, beans, chili powder and cumin. Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 5-6 hours., Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Add to slow cooker. Stir in cheese until melted. If desired, serve with sour cream and additional cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
CHILI MACARONI CASSEROLE
This is a delicious layered dish of chili and macaroni and cheese, topped with tortilla chips and cheese for a nice crunch. Serve with a dollop of sour cream. My family loves it!
Provided by Beth71
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Noodles
Time 1h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the ground beef with onion until the meat is browned, about 10 minutes. Break the meat up into crumbles as it cooks; drain excess grease. Mix in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, corn, kidney beans, taco seasoning, and chili seasoning; bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes.
- Whisk the Cheddar cheese soup and milk in a saucepan until smooth, and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Whisk in 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of sour cream, and garlic powder; season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Arrange the cooked macaroni into the bottom of a 10x15-inch baking dish, and mix with the soup mixture. Pour the ground beef chili over the macaroni, and sprinkle with 1 more cup shredded Cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is hot and bubbling and the cheese topping has melted, 20 to 30 minutes. Serve topped with dollops of sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Cholesterol 80.8 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 1389.3 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
CHILI MAC & CHEESE
This Mexican/southwestern casserole of comfort food is high on taste and low on the scale of difficulty-a delicious combination. -Mary Aguilar, Shelby, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Set aside cheese packets from dinner mixes. In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add macaroni; cook until tender, 8-10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook and stir beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes; drain. Stir in tomatoes, tomatoes and green chiles, tomato sauce and seasonings. Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture. Stir in contents of cheese packets, sour cream and 1 cup cheese., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 calories, Fat 35g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 1286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
CHILI MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: lean ground beef, small white onion, garlic, diced tomato, kidney bean, black beans, chili powder, cumin, seasoned salt, chicken broth, cavatappi pasta, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large pot, cook ground beef and onions over medium high heat until browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional two to three minutes. Carefully drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, chili powder, cumin, seasoned salt, and chicken broth. Stir, and bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta, and cook according to package instructions.
- Stir in the cheese, and cook for an additional five minutes, or until thickened.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1670 calories, Carbohydrate 134 grams, Fat 92 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 69 grams, Sugar 18 grams
CHILI MACARONI AND CHEESE
This is a great meal for kids, totally easy to prepare and perfect for cold weather. It is a definite tummy pleaser!
Provided by Kathleen Talbot
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook macaroni as directed on package.
- While Macaroni is cooking heat chili.
- Add Italian seasoning, salt, and Tabasco sauce (I like 4-5 squirts) to chili.
- Mix onion, chili, and macaroni in large bowl.
- Put mixture in a casserole dish and add cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes in a 350 degree oven, or until cheese melts.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.7, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 1868.6, Carbohydrate 47.1, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 4.2, Protein 22.8
CHILI MACARONI AND CHEESE
I got the idea from another recipe site, but I've modified it enough that I consider it my own creation now. It's easy to prepare, and reheats well.
Provided by Terri Newell
Categories Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook and drain ground beef with salt, pepper, green pepper, onion and garlic.
- Add chili sauce, water, chili powder and corn.
- Simmer about 10 minutes to heat through.
- Meanwhile, prepare macaroni as directed on package.
- Combine sauce and pasta.
- Note. I use jarred pureed garlic, about 1 tsp, instead of whole cloves. Also, if you don't care to use the macaroni and cheese package, you can make your own, or use some other pasta. The sauce by itself makes about 4 cups, and is quite thick.
- Note -- The first time I made the sauce, I froze it before adding the pasta. It was still very good even after three months in the freezer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 575.6, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 86.4, Sodium 1704, Carbohydrate 63, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 13.4, Protein 34.1
CHILI MAC AND CHEESE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add some salt and then the macaroni. Cook to al dente according to the package directions. Drain and hold until the cheese sauce is ready.
- Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the red onions and cook, covered, until soft, a couple of minutes. Add the garlic and bell peppers and cook an additional 2 to 5 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic. Add the ground beef and sprinkle with salt and pepper; cook until browned, stirring to break up the beef into small pieces. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika and oregano, and cook until the spices are fragrant. Add the beans and their liquid, the tomatoes and their juices, and the tomato paste; simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
- In a separate saucepot, melt the butter over low heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking, for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk, raise the heat to high, and bring the mixture to a boil; cook, whisking, until thickened. Removing from the heat and whisk in the cream cheese, Cheddar, mustard, Worcestershire and some salt and pepper. Pour the pasta into the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
- Mix the chili into the macaroni and cheese. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with additional Cheddar and the green onions. Serve with corn chips.
SPEEDY CHILI MAC AND CHEESE
Step up your mac and cheese game with the addition of salsa and ground beef.
Provided by Allrecipes Magazine
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain grease. Add salsa and kidney beans to the skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cooked macaroni and Cheddar cheese. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 100.6 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1139.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
Tips:
- Use a good quality cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, Gruyère, or fontina.
- Cook the macaroni according to the package directions, but drain it a minute or two before it is fully cooked so that it doesn't get mushy.
- Make sure the sauce is thick enough to coat the macaroni and cheese. If it is too thin, add some more flour or cornstarch.
- Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.
- Top the macaroni and cheese with a breadcrumb topping for a crispy finish.
Conclusion:
Chili macaroni and cheese is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy, cheesy, or somewhere in between, there is a chili macaroni and cheese recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give chili macaroni and cheese a try.
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