Mexican Mac and Cheese Recipe
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Mexican Mac and Cheese

By: AUNTPT 
"I cleaned out the fridge and this is what happened! Macaroni and cheese with salsa and chiles. My son even approved and he can be hard to please!!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Margaritas to Die For
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
  • 2 (7.25 ounce) packages dry macaroni and cheese
  • 15 ounces nacho cheese dip
  • 1 cup medium salsa
  • 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles

Directions

  1. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef with onion flakes until beef is browned. Drain.
  2. In a large saucepan, cook the macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Stir in the meat and onion mixture, nacho cheese dip, salsa and green chiles. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 454 | Total Fat: 18.2g | Cholesterol: 71mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2003 by MORGMOM   view full review
This was an awesome recipe!! I didn't have any onion flakes so I used a little onion salt and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2004 by Lesha   view full review
Great recipe Pat! I wanted to use up the salsa and cheese dip I had left over from the weekend...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by MAMMALEH   view full review
Very quick and easy recipe - nothing gourmet, but very tasty too. I too was looking for a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2010 by WhitneyAnne   view full review
Made this for my husband and his friend..they liked it but it was nothing special. I used a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by CookinBug Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I was really surprised that I liked this as much as I did. Totally easy, totally simple. I was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2008 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I cut this in half for just me and the boys. It was okay. Just a little salty. I smothered...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2006 by Jennifer   view full review
This was so simple and tasty. Family loved it. Did sub in rotel tomatoes for salsa, as we were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2011 by Allen14   view full review
OK i made this for my mom dad and brothers and they LOVED it they keep asking me to make it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2011 by shayd_84 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
wow this is amazing, but i did tweak it to my liking...i did 1lb lean ground beef browned,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by chasity   view full review
It was good the kids an husband loved it. It made alot so we gave the rest to my...

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