Taco Mac and Cheese with Rotel
This easy pasta dish is perfect for Taco Tuesdays or any night you need to put a great dinner on the table in snap!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 383kcal
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet
- 1 Stock Pot
Ingredients
- 24 ounce box mac and cheese I used one box of Velveeta Mac and Cheese
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 10 ounce can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
Instructions
- Prepare the macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Leave it in the large pot when you're done.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Cook until it's no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
- Add the taco seasoning along with the tomato sauce and Rotel. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook the taco beef mixture for 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens.
- Add the taco meat to the prepared mac and cheese. Stir to combine. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 1180mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 575IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 4mg