Best 6 Wild West Baked Chili Mac Recipes

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Calling all chili and mac and cheese enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Wild West Baked Chili Mac recipe. This hearty and flavorful dish is a perfect fusion of two classic comfort foods, combining the bold, smoky flavors of chili with the creamy, cheesy goodness of mac and cheese.

Our recipe features a homemade chili sauce made from scratch, ensuring a rich and robust flavor. The chili is packed with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and a blend of spices that will tantalize your taste buds. Creamy macaroni pasta is then smothered in a luscious cheese sauce, creating a delectable and comforting base for the chili.

Topped with a crispy layer of shredded cheddar cheese and baked to perfection, this Wild West Baked Chili Mac is a true showstopper. It's the ultimate comfort food that will warm your soul on a chilly evening.

But that's not all! This article also includes two additional recipes to satisfy your chili and mac and cheese cravings. Our One-Pot Chili Mac is a quick and easy weeknight meal that combines the flavors of chili and mac and cheese in a single pot. And for those who love their mac and cheese extra cheesy, our Baked Mac and Cheese with Three Cheeses is a decadent indulgence that will leave you craving more.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's dive into the deliciousness that awaits you with our Wild West Baked Chili Mac and the other delightful recipes featured in this article.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

WILD WEST BAKED CHILI MAC & CHEESE



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We call this Wild West Baked Chili Mac & Cheese-but making it is far from crazy. In fact, it takes just 30 minutes from start to finish!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 33m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pkg. (14.5 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
2 cans (15 oz. each) chili with beans
1 pkg. (11.3 oz.) refrigerated soft breadsticks

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Prepare Dinner as directed on package. Stir in chili; spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Separate breadsticks; arrange in criss-cross pattern on top of chili-mac mixture.
  • Bake 18 min. or until heated through and breadsticks are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 1070 mg, Carbohydrate 51 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 14 g

WILD WEST BAKED CHILI MAC



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From Kraft -- great meal to throw together using stuff I always have in the pantry!! Original recipe says that this makes 10 servings (1 cup each), but when using this as a main meal, there is no way my family could get 10 servings out of it!! I have reduced it to six servings, but judge accordingly :)

Provided by iewe7726

Categories     Tex Mex

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (24 ounce) package Velveeta shells and cheese dinner
2 (14 1/3 ounce) cans chili with beans
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large red pepper, chopped
1 (8 1/2 ounce) package cornbread mix

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 375°F Prepare shells and cheese dinner as directed on package.
  • Stir in chili and peppers. Spread into 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Prepare the cornbread batter as directed on package; spoon evenly over chili mixture to within 1/2 inch of edges.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes in preheated 375 degree oven, or until top of cornbread is golden brown and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Serving Suggestion -- a little extra shredded cheese, or some sour cream! If you like it a little spicy, use hot chili with beans.

CHILI MAC



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Add a little spice to this comfort food favorite, by sprinkling on Sargento Shredded Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Mexican Cheese. Ole!

Provided by Sargento

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Sargento

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef or turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can Mexican or chili-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
½ cup water
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 cups elbow macaroni or small shells, cooked and drained
2 cups Sargento ® Shredded Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Mexican Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook ground beef, onion and green pepper in large skillet over medium heat 5 minutes or until beef is no longer pink; pour off drippings. Add tomatoes, water and taco seasoning; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Toss pasta with meat mixture. Spoon 3 cups of mixture into an 11x7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese; top with remaining meat mixture. Cover with foil; bake in preheated 375 degrees F oven 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return to oven 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 893.9 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

CHILI MAC CASSEROLE



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This cheesy casserole uses several of my family's favorite ingredients, including macaroni, kidney beans, tomatoes and cheese. Just add a leafy salad for a complete meal. -Marlene Wilson, Rolla, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, chiles and seasonings. Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 375° until bubbly, 25-30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-8 minutes longer. If desired, top with sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 758mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED CHILI MAC



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In searching what to make for dinner tonight, I took out a package of ground meat (buffalo, specifically) from the freezer, and found a box of elbow macaroni. Looked like Chili Mac makings to me! :) I had never made Chili Mac before (I just remember having it in the cafeteria when in grade school), so I took a look at what was here on Zaar... and was surprised not find many recipes for it. I put together a recipe out of what I found here and elsewhere online, but the below meat chili mac was somewhat adapted from Miss Annie's vegetarian Marvelous Macaroni Chili. Very tasty, very flexible! :) This is a Pantry Challenge recipe.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni (we use Mission lower-carb macaroni)
1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb ground turkey
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
1 (14 -15 ounce) can chopped peeled tomatoes, with juice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (7 ounce) can chopped mild green chilies, with liquid
1 (15 ounce) can black beans or 1 (15 ounce) can black soybeans, drained
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
Tabasco sauce, to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente (if using regular macaroni this will take about 6 to 7 minutes, if using lower-carb versions it'll take about 15 minutes); drain and set aside.
  • While pasta is cooking, in a large sauté pan cook the ground meat, onion, and garlic until meat is browned, about 5 to 7 minutes; drain fat if desired or necessary.
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, mild green chiles, beans, chili powder, ancho, oregano, cumin, pepper, salt, and tabasco (to taste) and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the cooked macaroni and stir well to incorporate.
  • Pour mixture into a lightly pan-sprayed large casserole dish and sprinkle with the cheddar cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  • Serve with a bit of sour cream for topping and veggies.

WILD WEST CHILI



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My sister-in-law, who has cooked for many years at the family ranch, shared this hearty recipe with me. I make it often during the winter-it sure can warm you up after being outside doing chores!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 bacon strips, diced
1 pound ground beef or venison
2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 to 5 drops hot pepper sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup each finely chopped celery, onion and carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, brown bacon and the beef or venison; drain. Add the seasonings; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, celery, onion, carrots and green pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Stir in beans; cook 30 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • To save time, use a precooked rotisserie chicken or canned chili beans.
  • For a spicier chili, add more chili powder, cayenne pepper, or chopped jalapeños.
  • To make the chili mac more cheesy, add more shredded cheese or a few tablespoons of cream cheese.
  • For a vegetarian chili mac, omit the ground beef and add more vegetables, such as black beans, corn, or bell peppers.
  • Serve the chili mac with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or crushed tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

Wild West Baked Chili Mac is a fun and easy dish that is perfect for a casual meal with family and friends. It is also a great way to use up leftover chili or rotisserie chicken. With its hearty, cheesy, and flavorful combination of chili, macaroni, and cheese, this dish is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal that is sure to please everyone, give Wild West Baked Chili Mac a try!

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