Easy Taco Mac and Cheese recipe is a quick, 30-minute, one-pot meal packed with taco seasoning, boxed mac, and cheese!
This Budget-friendly meal is perfect for family dinners and busy weeknights. Enjoy it with flavors like corn chips, tomatoes, and sour cream!
You may also try my Taco Seasoning Recipe, made with homemade ingredients, this is the best time to use that seasoning for this taco mac recipe.
What is Taco Mac?
One pot Taco Mac is easy to make a meal, your family will love it at the dinner table any weeknight!
It tastes so amazing when I add my Taco Seasoning onto it with some boxed shell and ground beef. With only 10 minutes of preparation and easily available ingredients.
you’ll get a comfortable meal on your dinner table you will be proud to serve this.It saves your clean-up time as this taco mac and cheese recipe is prep with one pot.
It means you can make this recipe on busy weeknights and spend more time with your family.
What Vegetables Can I Add to Taco Mac and Cheese?
You can make this vegetarian too, I would recommend omitting the beef and adding beans can, and also replace beef broth with veggie broth.
But if you want to use vegetables with meat, then Broccoli is a perfect vegetable to add to a taco mac recipe.
You can also serve this on the side, one thing I assure you is that the whole family will love this one, it’s going to be your regular rotation meal at your house!
If you want to take this to the next level add diced tomatoes and sour cream topped with tortillas!
Ingredients such as taco seasoning, ground beef, and salsa cheese will pack this with mouthwatering flavor!
Although this dish isn’t that spicy you can add simple spices to kick the heat if you want a comfort meal with a spicier taste.
Choose the Meat!
The meat choice for this Taco Mac is flexible you will appreciate how quickly this savory one-pot meal is prepared with cheese and taco mac.
I made this recipe with ground meat but you can replace it with any meat of your choice or you have on hand.
Don’t need to search for meat in the store, it’s easy to make it with what meat you already have in your kitchen.
My suggestion is to replace the ground beef with sausage, shredded chicken, or even grounded turkey.
No matter what meat you select to make this with, I assure you everyone is going to love and adore this creamy meal and everyone is going to clean their plates!
Taco Seasoning
Use your homemade favorite taco seasoning mix (previous recipe) or you can also use store-bought. It’s your choice,
First, prepare seasoning with my previous recipe and then add those flavors into it for best results.
Pro Tips for Making the Best Taco Mac and Cheese!
Follow my step-by-step guide for the best results.
Spice it Up: If you are a fan of heat and spice you can exchange salsa with Jalapeno Peppers or even hot sauce,
It can mix well into a recipe to bring some extra heat into this taco mac and the results will make you happy!
Garnishes: I recommend prep garnishes in a separate small bow! Let everyone choose and pick how they want to enjoy their taco mac and cheese.
We love garnishes like crushed corn chips, sour cream, and shredded cheese.
How to Store Taco Mac and Cheese?
Store any leftover Taco Mac and Cheese in an airtight container and let it sit in the fridge, these leftovers can be used for up to 5 days.
If you want a longer place in the refrigerator and then can enjoy it within 2 months.
Reheat in the microwave until well heated, I always add a little more meat broth during reheating the leftovers this way all ingredients and mix well.
If your dish is frozen, let it sit to defrost this will add a better texture to this pasta!
Key-Ingredients
- Taco Seasoning
- Ground Beef
- Macaroni
- Cheese
How to make Taco Mac and Cheese
Step 1: Prepare boxed mac and cheese in a large pot according to package directions.
Step 2: Cook the ground beef in separate skillet at medium heat, place meat, and add taco seasoning and water. Stir and allow the mixture to get thick and creamy.
Step 3: Combine the Taco meat mixture with macaroni and cheese and stir together well.
Step 4: You can serve it hot with salad! And enjoy!
Step 5: For garnishes serve it with boiled broccoli and sprinkle shredded cheese and season with salt and pepper as per your taste.
Step 6: Top it with sour cream and tomatoes for a majestic taste and flavor.
Recipe
Taco Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 12 ounce box macaroni and cheese
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2/3 cup water
- diced tomatoes, sour cream, and shredded cheese optional toppings
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook 12-ounce boxed macaroni and cheese according to package directions.
- In a separate skillet cook the 1-pound ground beef at medium heat, place meat, and add 1 packet of taco seasoning and 2/3 cup water. Stir and allow the mixture to get thicken.
- Combine prepared Taco meat with mac and cheese, and stir well!
- Optional: Top it with sour cream and tomatoes for a majestic taste and flavor. Serve with boiled veggies and salad, Enjoy!