Mexican Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Mexican Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Uncooked Hamburger Meat; 1/2 whole Onion, Minced; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1/4 cups Worcestershire Sauce; 24 ounces, weight Mild, Chunky Salsa; 12 ounces, weight Macaroni; 2 teaspoons Olive Oil; 1- 1/2 pound Velveeta Cheese; 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Or Mexican Cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound Uncooked Hamburger Meat
1/2 whole Onion, Minced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Cumin
1/4 cups Worcestershire Sauce
24 ounces, weight Mild, Chunky Salsa
12 ounces, weight Macaroni
2 teaspoons Olive Oil
1- 1/2 pound Velveeta Cheese
2 cups Shredded Cheddar Or Mexican Cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350 F.
2
Place the ground meat in a pan set over medium high heat.
3
Add the onion, garlic, cumin and Worcestershire sauce.
4
Cook until the meat is brown, then drain off the grease and return everything to the pan.
5
Stir in the jar of salsa.
6
Meanwhile, boil the macaroni noodles according to package instructions for al dente.
7
Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
8
Stir in enough olive oil to prevent the pasta from sticking.
9
Set aside.
10
Spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish (a 7 x 11 will do, too) with baking spray.
11
Pour in half of the macaroni.
12
Cut the Velveeta into small pieces, and place half of it over the pasta, then sprinkle a small handful of shredded cheese over that.
13
Spread half of the meat mixture on top of the macaroni.
14
Layer the last half of the macaroni on top of the meat, cover with more Velveeta and another small handful of shredded cheese.
15
Cover with the last half of the meat mixture, and sprinkle a large handful of shredded cheese on top.
16
Bake in the oven at 350 F for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through.
17
Adapted from a recipe on Better Homes and Gardens website.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Uncooked Hamburger Meat, 1/2 whole Onion, Minced, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 teaspoon Cumin, and more.

Yes, Mexican Macaroni and Cheese 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.

Mexican Macaroni and Cheese

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