Taco Mac Casserole
This Taco Mac Casserole is a family favorite and sure to please any picky eater. Made with seasoned ground beef, salsa, and coated in cream cheese. I grew up eating this, and your family can enjoy it out! It's way better this way than from a box!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 10 oz Macaroni noodles
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1/4 cup Diced onion
- 1 tablespoon Minced garlic
- 1 cup Salsa
- 1 oz Taco seasoning
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup Shredded taco blend cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven for 375 degrees F. Prepare a casserole dish with non stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Start by cooking your macaroni according to the box directions. Strain, return to pot, and set aside.
- Cook and crumble ground beef. Drain fat and add onions and garlic. Cook until onions until translucent. Add taco seasoning and salsa and mix well.
- Add ground beef mix to noodles and place back on low heat. Add cream cheese and 1/2 cup shredded cheese and mix until melted and well combined. Add this to your casserole dish.
- Add remaining 1/2 cup cheese to the top of the casserole and bake for 15-20 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy.
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Notes
- Tip: Make sure the noodles are cooked al dente, as they will be added to the skillet later.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 734mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1011IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 2mg