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Yummy Mac & Cheese Taco Beef Bake

Here's how you make Yummy Mac & Cheese Taco Beef Bake
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 20-25m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
  • 2/3 cup water
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 box (7.25 ounce) macaroni & cheese mix (Kraft brand is best)
  • 1/4 cup butter (or margarine)
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
  • 1 1/2 cups salsa
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Grease a 2-quart baking dish. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

  • Step 2: Brown ground beef in skillet, drain grease. Add taco seasoning and water and simmer until most liquid is absorbed , about 10 minutes. Add salt & pepper.

  • Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare macaroni and cheese according to box directions using the butter and milk (leaving the pasta a little underdone). Stir in sour cream to the macaroni and cheese.

  • Step 4: First, spread half of the macaroni and cheese on the bottom of a 2 quart baking dish 2. top with meat 3. sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheese 4. add second half of macaroni and cheese.

  • Step 5: Cover and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and spread salsa over top. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup shredded cheese over salsa. Bake an additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • 2-quart baking dish

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