Tex-Mex Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
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Tex-Mex Macaroni and Cheese

By: Lorri-Anne 
"A quick and easy meal that tastes good and is a nice change from ordinary macaroni and cheese. Add cooked peas and grated Parmesan cheese on top if desired."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (28)

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Wine Syrah
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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 (7.3 ounce) package white Cheddar macaroni and cheese mix

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, brown beef and drain off excess fat. Add taco seasoning and water according to seasoning package directions and simmer for 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
  2. Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Combine beef mixture and macaroni and cheese. Mix together and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 345 | Total Fat: 17.1g | Cholesterol: 62mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2003 by NIKKI_TYLIE   view full review
This is a very good idea, although I did alter the recipe. I used my own macaroni noodles and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2011 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I used Annie's white cheddar macaroni and some leftover taco meat I had in the fridge (cutting...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2004 by KBTAYLOR   view full review
This was good and easy! I did change it up a bit. I did use the white cheddar mac and cheese...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2007 by Valerie Lynne   view full review
My husband and I like this when we're running late for dinner. We use the Velveeta shells or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2008 by Dodgerchick   view full review
I added 1 bell pepper, half an onion, 1 can of canned tomatoes with green chilies and reserved...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2003 by ANITAPB   view full review
I added chopped tomatoes so it wouldn't be so "heavy". Kids loved it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2003 by AMADEUS78   view full review
Great! Just before adding the meet mixture, add a lot of fresh grated cheese and let it melt...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2003 by rkzsmom   view full review
Easy,fast,tasty and cheap! Who could ask for more!! It is a dish that you can even dress up...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2004 by windedmama   view full review
Sorry, I just didn't care for this at all. Pretty strange taste combination. Only my teenage...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2003 by Jill   view full review
not only is it quick, easy and delicious, but it's cheap too!

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