Best 8 Macaroni And Cheese Taco Bake Recipes

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Indulge in a flavor-packed culinary journey with our collection of macaroni and cheese taco bake recipes. These delectable dishes combine the comforting goodness of macaroni and cheese with the vibrant zest of Mexican flavors, resulting in a symphony of taste that will tantalize your palate. From hearty and classic to unique and innovative, our recipes offer a diverse range of options to suit every taste preference. Prepare to embark on a taste adventure as we explore these mouthwatering creations that harmoniously blend the best of two worlds – macaroni and cheese's creamy, cheesy indulgence with the bold, savory notes of Mexican cuisine.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MACARONI TACO BAKE



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 597 calories, Fat 33g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 991mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

EASY TACO MAC AND CHEESE



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This is a simple macaroni and cheese recipe with a taco twist. There are multiple ways to mix it up and leave out or use ingredients that you do or don't have. Would love feedback on ways you have mixed it up and what tasted best! Thank you for using. When serving, you can also top the dish with lettuce, tomato, onions, and sour cream.

Provided by Sarah Jayne Jeffries

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 1h1m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package ground beef
2 cups salsa
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups shell pasta
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup sliced green onions
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add salsa, corn, and taco seasoning. Season meat sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine the meat sauce, pasta, Colby-Jack cheese, and green onions in a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 66.1 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 965.5 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

TACO MACARONI



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From Marissa Undercofler of Howard, Pennsylvania, this dish uses three different applications of tomatoes. And it's a hearty way to warm up, and fill up, this winter!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 envelope taco seasoning
Shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the tomatoes, soup, tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until thickened., Drain macaroni; stir into meat mixture and heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEESY MACARONI TACO BAKE



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What'll it be tonight: cheesy macaroni or a taco bake? Choose both! This dish starts with packaged mac and cheese, making it a cinch to prepare.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 egg
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
3/4 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare Dinner as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook meat with taco seasoning mix as directed on package.
  • Add egg and 1 cup shredded cheese to prepared Dinner; mix well. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with meat mixture, salsa and remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 1120 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 28 g

CHEESY TACO MACARONI BAKE



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Make and share this Cheesy Taco Macaroni Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CycloneMommy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (7 1/2 ounce) package Kraft macaroni and cheese
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided into halves
1 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare macaroni and cheese as directed (with milk and butter).
  • Brown ground beef, prepare with taco seasoning and water as directed on packet.
  • Stir sour cream into macaroni and cheese.
  • Place 1/2 macaroni and cheese mixture in greased 9x9 baking dish.
  • Layer 1/2 of meat and half of cheese.
  • Top with remaining macaroni mixture.
  • Bake 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, top with salsa and remaining cheese.
  • Bake additional 5 minutes.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 832.5, Fat 54.2, SaturatedFat 29.8, Cholesterol 180.7, Sodium 1265.8, Carbohydrate 43.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 7.6, Protein 43.2

MACARONI AND CHEESE TACO BAKE



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Make and share this Macaroni and Cheese Taco Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mama2Three

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14 ounce) package macaroni (KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner)
1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided (I like sharp cheddar, but any cheese will do)
1 cup salsa (Any is fine, I only have used green)

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 400°F Prepare Dinner as directed on package. While Macaroni is cooking, brown meat; drain. Add taco seasoning mix and water to meat; simmer 5 minute.
  • STIR sour cream into prepared Dinner. Spoon half of the Dinner mixture into 8-inch square or 9-inch round baking dish; top with layers of the meat mixture, 1 cup of the cheese and remaining Dinner mixture. Cover.
  • BAKE 15 minute Top with salsa and remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, an additional 5 minute or until cheese is melted.

MAC AND CHEESE TACO BAKE



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Try something a little different for dinner today when you make our Mac and Cheese Taco Bake. Here's classic mac and cheese combined with all of a taco's best fixins' in one easy baked dish. Mac and Cheese Taco Bake is a creamy, cheesy casserole perfect for comfort food.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Made With 2% Milk Cheese
1 lb. lean ground beef
2 Tbsp. (about 1/2 of 1-oz. pkg.) TACO BELL® Reduced Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream
1-1/2 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Prepare Dinner as directed on package. While Macaroni is cooking, brown meat in skillet; drain. Stir in seasoning mix and water. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Stir sour cream into prepared Dinner. Spoon half the Dinner mixture into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with layers of meat mixture, 1 cup shredded cheese and remaining Dinner mixture. Cover.
  • Bake 15 min.; top with salsa and remaining shredded cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 1160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 31 g

MACARONI TACO BAKE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by á-6498

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. ground beef
15-oz. can tomato sauce
1-1/4 oz. pkg. taco seasoning mix
3 c. elbow macaroni, cooked
8-oz. container sour cream
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish: green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Brown beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain. Stir in tomato sauce and seasoning mix. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Combine cooked macaroni, sour cream and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese in a bowl. Spoon macaroni mixture into a lightly greased 13"x 9" baking pan. Top with beef mixture and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Garnish with green onions. Serves 6.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a more complex flavor. A good combination is cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • Add cooked ground beef, chicken, or turkey to the macaroni and cheese mixture for a more hearty dish.
  • For a vegetarian version, use black beans or lentils instead of meat.
  • Add diced bell peppers, onions, or jalapeños to the macaroni and cheese mixture for a pop of color and flavor.
  • Top the macaroni and cheese with crushed tortilla chips, bread crumbs, or grated Parmesan cheese before baking.
  • Serve the macaroni and cheese with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Conclusion:

Macaroni and cheese taco bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering. With its combination of creamy macaroni and cheese, flavorful taco meat, and crispy tortilla chips, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. It is also a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. So get creative and have fun with it!

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