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A plate full of shells and cheese with ground beef and tomatoes.
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Taco Mac and Cheese Recipe

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.
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Dish Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 426kcal
Author: Aileen Clark

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: 1g | Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 925mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g