Layered Mexi-Mac Taco Casserole Recipe

Name: Layered Mexi-Mac Taco Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef Safeway 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09; 1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL Taco Seasoning Mix; 1 pkg. (12 oz.) VELVEETA Shells & Cheese Dinner; 1 large tomato, chopped Safeway 1 lb For $1.29 thru 02/09; 1 can (4.5 oz.) chopped green chiles; 1 can (15.5 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese; 2 egg whites or 1/3 cup egg substitute; 1 cup TACO BELL Thick & Chunky Salsa, divided; 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro; 2 Tbsp. chopped green onions

Servings: persons

1 lb. ground beef Safeway 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL Taco Seasoning Mix
1 pkg. (12 oz.) VELVEETA Shells & Cheese Dinner
1 large tomato, chopped Safeway 1 lb For $1.29 thru 02/09
1 can (4.5 oz.) chopped green chiles
1 can (15.5 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
2 egg whites or 1/3 cup egg substitute
1 cup TACO BELL Thick & Chunky Salsa, divided
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp. chopped green onions

1
Brown ground beef and add taco seasoning mix, following package directions.
2
Set aside.
3
Prepare dinner as directed on package; mix in egg whites or egg substitute with the prepared shells & cheese.
4
Set aside.
5
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
6
Spray a 9x9-in square baking pan with cooking spray.
7
Put a third of the prepared shells and cheese on bottom of pan, then sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese.
8
Top with all of the ground beef mixture.
9
Then add layers of 4 Tbsp salsa, 1/2 the chopped chiles, a third of the shells and cheese, all pinto beans, 1/4 cup cheese, remaining chopped green chiles and final third of shells and cheese.
10
Top with remaining salsa and 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
11
Bake 40 minutes.
12
Remove from oven.
13
Sprinkle cilantro and green onions on top.
14
Let stand a few minutes before slicing to serve.

810

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ground beef Safeway 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09, 1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL Taco Seasoning Mix, 1 pkg. (12 oz.) VELVEETA Shells & Cheese Dinner, 1 large tomato, chopped Safeway 1 lb For $1.29 thru 02/09, and more.

Yes, Layered Mexi-Mac Taco Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Layered Mexi-Mac Taco Casserole

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