Easy Taco Mac and Cheese

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Whip up a batch of this yummy taco Mac and cheese that was inspired by the TikTok recipe that went viral! This easy taco inspired macaroni and cheese is made with just 4 ingredients and ready in under 20 minutes.

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Everything is better with a taco spin

I love a good easy weeknight pasta recipe. I’m also semi-obsessed with making taco versions of my favorite recipes. So far, I have shared recipes for:

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Making TikTok Taco Mac & Cheese

To make this viral TikTok recipe, start by browning a pound of ground beef. Meanwhile, cook 2 boxes of shells and cheese (according to package directions).

Finally, Mix together the cooked pasta and cheese packet, along with the cooked ground beef, a can of Rotel tomatoes, and a packet of taco seasoning. Yum! I just love how simple and delicious this recipe is to make.

More Mac & Cheese Recipes:

A plate full of shells and cheese with ground beef and tomatoes.

Taco Mac and Cheese Recipe

Aileen Clark
Whip up a batch of this yummy taco Mac and cheese that was inspired by the TikTok recipe that went viral! This easy taco inspired macaroni and cheese is made with just 4 ingredients and ready in under 20 minutes.
5 from 1 vote
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Dish Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 426 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 12 ounce boxes shells and cheese
  • 1 10 ounce can Rotel diced tomatoes
  • 1 1 ounce packet taco seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Start by browning the ground beef over medium heat.
    A pan of browned ground beef next to two packages of shells and cheese, taco seasoning, and can of rotel tomatoes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the shells according to package directions.
  • Drain the pasta and mix in the cheese packets (from the shells and cheese boxes), ground beef, rotel tomatoes, and taco seasoning.
    A glass bowl with rotel tomatoes, cooked pasta, ground beef, and cheese.
  • Stir well.
    Taco Mac and cheese mixed up in a glass bowl.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Leftovers may be refrigerated and used within 3 days or frozen up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 426kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 35gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 925mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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