Best Kristophers Taco Macaroni Casserole Recipes

SKILLET TACO MACARONI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown and crumble the ground sirloin with the chopped onion until no longer pink; drain excess fat, if desired (there shouldn't be that much if you've used the extra lean ground sirloin).
• Return cooked beef/onions to skillet. Add the tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, dry macaroni and seasonings. Stir well and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover tightly and simmer for 12-15 minutes (stirring once or twice) or until macaroni is tender.
• Add milk and cheese and stir well, until cheese is smooth and melted.
• Serve.

KRISTOPHER'S TACO MACARONI CASSEROLE.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook elbow macaroni "Al dente" approx 10 minutes.
• Brown hamburger with red onion and garlic.
• Drain fat.
• In a large mixing bowl.
• Add drained Hamburger.
• Add drained Macaroni.
• Add soup ( no water ).
• Add tomatoes with liquid.
• Add 1 Cup of Shredded Cheese.
• Add 1/2 Packet Mild Taco Seasoning.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• In mixing bowl throughly combine ingredients.
• Placed combined mixture into a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
• Sprinkle the 2-4 cups ( Use more or less to your liking ) of shredded cheese over top of the casserole.
• bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until bubbling around edges and cheese is melted and lightly browned.
• Serve with Green Salad or Cucumber / Tomato slices on the side.

MACARONI AND CHEESE TACO BAKE

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 400°F Prepare Dinner as directed on package. While Macaroni is cooking, brown meat; drain. Add taco seasoning mix and water to meat; simmer 5 minute.
• STIR sour cream into prepared Dinner. Spoon half of the Dinner mixture into 8-inch square or 9-inch round baking dish; top with layers of the meat mixture, 1 cup of the cheese and remaining Dinner mixture. Cover.
• BAKE 15 minute Top with salsa and remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, an additional 5 minute or until cheese is melted.

TACO MACARONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain.
• In a large skillet, cook and stir ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until brown. Mix in tomato soup, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning mix. Stir in pasta.
• Spoon beef mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle crumbled taco chips and grated cheese on top.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Serve with chopped green onions and sour cream, if desired.

CONTEST-WINNING TACO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add cheese, salsa, tomatoes and taco seasoning. Drain pasta; stir into beef mixture., Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with tortilla chips. Bake until heated through, about 10 minutes longer.