**Chili Macaroni Casserole: A Comforting and Versatile Dish for All Occasions**
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our tantalizing chili macaroni casserole, a delightful combination of hearty chili, tender macaroni, and a medley of melted cheeses. This versatile dish is perfect for busy weeknight dinners, potlucks, or cozy family gatherings. With variations ranging from classic to vegetarian and spicy options, our collection of chili macaroni casserole recipes offers something for every palate.
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
MEXI GROUND BEEF CHILI MACARONI CASSEROLE
Sausage meat can be used in place of the ground beef, and any small pasta can be substituted for the macaroni. If you like more chili flavor then add in a couple tablespoons of chili powder. I have even added in some red kidney beans and sliced green olives to this casserole, but that is optional. This casserole can be completely prepared up to 24 hours in advance, cover the casserole dish tightly with plastic wrap, then refrigerate until ready to bake, increase the cooking time slightly. For taco seasoning see recipe #76616.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Pork
Time 1h43m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet brown the beef with dried chili flakes, onion, garlic and the green pepper until the beef is no longer pink (about 10-12 minutes, make sure the beef is well browned) drain any fat.
- Add in taco seasoning mix with Parmesan cheese; mix to combine and cook 1 minute.
- Add in the cooked chopped bacon, tomato sauce, 2 cans tomato soup and brown sugar (if using); simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with seasoning salt and pepper and mix in 2 cups shredded Tex-Mex or cheddar cheese.
- Add in the cooked macaroni pasta; mix to combine.
- Set oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish (or larger).
- Transfer the mixture to the casserole dish.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, then about 2 cups (or more)grated Tex-Mex or cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until bubbly and the cheese has melted.
- Delicious!
CHILI MACARONI CASSEROLE
With wagon wheel pasta and popular Tex-Mex ingredients, this beefy main dish from Janet Kanzler of Yakima, Washington is a sure family-pleaser. Simply add a mixed green salad with any light dressing you like for a complete dinner.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the chili, tomatoes, chips, 1/2 cup cheese, rice, chili powder, salt and pepper. Drain pasta; add to beef mixture. , Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 847mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your chili macaroni casserole. Look for ripe tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, and savory ground beef.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When browning the ground beef, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the meat from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to dry out.
- Simmer the sauce: Simmering the sauce for at least 30 minutes will allow the flavors to meld and develop. Be sure to taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Use a variety of cheeses: Using a variety of cheeses will give your casserole a more complex flavor. A good combination is cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Bake until bubbly: Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown. This will ensure that the casserole is cooked through and that the cheese is gooey and delicious.
Conclusion:
Chili macaroni casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its hearty combination of chili, macaroni, and cheese, this casserole is sure to satisfy everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give chili macaroni casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!
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