Best Tex Mex Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

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TEX-MEX MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Classic macaroni and cheese gets reinvented as a hearty casserole with a layer of ground beef seasoned with peppers, onions and taco seasoning.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta (12 oz)
1 lb extra lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped poblano chiles
1 cup chopped red onion
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
2/3 cup water
1 3/4 cups milk
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
5 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese (6 oz)
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile in 5-quart Dutch oven, cook beef over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; drain, and set aside. Add bell pepper, poblano chiles and onion to Dutch oven; cook 6 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions start to soften. Stir in beef, taco seasoning mix and water; heat to simmering. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened. Transfer to medium bowl; reserve.
  • In 4-cup glass measuring cup, mix milk and cream. Return Dutch oven to low heat; melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in Dutch oven. With whisk, stir in flour and salt until smooth. Increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually stir in milk mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; reduce heat to medium. Stir in cheeses. Cook until melted, stirring occasionally. Stir pasta into cheese sauce. Remove from heat. Pour half of pasta mixture into baking dish. Top with meat mixture, then remaining pasta mixture.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are bubbly.
  • Meanwhile, in 8-inch nonstick skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in bread crumbs; toast 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until crumbs are golden brown. Sprinkle over pasta mixture; top with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 5 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 900 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g

TEX-MEX MACARONI AND CHEESE



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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.

Provided by Lorri-Anne

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound lean ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (7.3 ounce) package white Cheddar macaroni and cheese mix
2 tablespoons butter, or as needed
¼ cup milk, or as needed

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions, adding butter or margarine and milk as indicated. Combine beef mixture and macaroni and cheese. Mix together and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 72.5 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 784 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

TEX-MEX MACARONI AND CHEESE



Tex-Mex Macaroni and Cheese image

A favorite side dish at our house, this variety of an old favorite has a little bit of a bite to it.

Provided by tinajoebob

Categories     Cheese

Time 22m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces cavatappi pasta
1 (16 ounce) jar alfredo sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler and position the rack so that a 1 1/2 quart baking dish will be 4" from the heat source.
  • Cook pasta in salted water according to pkg. directions; drain.
  • In same pot, heat sauce with cumin, chili and garlic powders, and pepper over low heat.
  • Stir in tomatoes and 1 cup cheese; stir until cheese has melted.
  • Add drained pasta.
  • Transfer to ungreased 1 1/2 quart baking or casserole dish, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Broil until cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.5, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 29.7, Sodium 455.6, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 15

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