Baked taco macaroni Recipe

Name: Baked taco macaroni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground turkey/beef; 1 box small pasta (macaroni, shells...); 1 can black beans; 1 can tomatoes with green chiles; 1 can corn; 1 chopped onion(optional ); 2 cup milk; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup Flour; 2 cup grated cheese; 1 envelope Taco seasoning; 2 cup broken/crushed tortilla chips; dash salt (optional ); 3/4 cup water

Servings: persons

1 lb Ground turkey/beef
1 box small pasta (macaroni, shells...)
1 can black beans
1 can tomatoes with green chiles
1 can corn
1 chopped onion(optional )
2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup Flour
2 cup grated cheese
1 envelope Taco seasoning
2 cup broken/crushed tortilla chips
dash salt (optional )
3/4 cup water

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Bring a pot of water to boil for pasta.
3
In large frying pan saute ground meat and onions.
4
(Drain if using beef, lean turkey doesn't necessarily need to be drained)
5
When the meat has browned, add tomatoes, corn, and beans on medium to heat through.
6
*Remember to add pasta to boiling water!
7
Drain when tender.
8
* :)
9
Turn up the heat on meat mixture and add the water and taco seasoning.
10
Bring to a boil and reduce to let simmer.
11
In saucepan melt the butter over medium.
12
Whisk in flour and turn up the heat a little.
13
Slowly whisk in milk.
14
Bring to a nice simmer.
15
Add about a cup and a half of cheese and whisk well to melt and incorporate.
16
Remove from heat.
17
add cheese if too thin.
18
Mix cheese sauce with meat mixture and add the pasta.
19
Taste and season with salt if necessary.
20
Pour into a 13x9 casserole dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
21
Sprinkle tortilla chips and reserved cheese on top.
22
Bake for a half hour.
23
Let sit for 10 minutes and dig in.
24
:)

962

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Ground turkey/beef, 1 box small pasta (macaroni, shells...), 1 can black beans, 1 can tomatoes with green chiles, and more.

Yes, Baked taco macaroni falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Baked taco macaroni

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