Southwest Mac-N-Cheese Recipe

Name: Southwest Mac-N-Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) box macaroni shells and cheese; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1 -2 tablespoon taco seasoning; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1 -2 tablespoon TABASCO(R) brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce (optional); 1/4 cup water; 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies; 1 (14 ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed); 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed or 1 cup canned corn

Servings: persons

1 (14 ounce) box macaroni shells and cheese
1/2 lb ground beef
1 -2 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 -2 tablespoon TABASCO(R) brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce (optional)
1/4 cup water
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
1 (14 ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed or 1 cup canned corn

1
boil pasta shells according to package directions.
2
brown ground beef in large saucepan or skillet with minced garlic and cumin.
3
Drain fat.
4
mix taco seasoning and water and pour over meat, stir well over medium/low.
5
add rotel, beans, corn and Tabasco to pan and continue to cook over medium until all ingredients heated through.
6
add pasta shells to pan and stir.
7
pour cheese sauce from package over all and stir over medium until heated through.
8
Serve with additional Tabasco to taste.

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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 (14 ounce) box macaroni shells and cheese, 1/2 lb ground beef, 1 -2 tablespoon taco seasoning, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Southwest Mac-N-Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Southwest Mac-N-Cheese

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