Best Mexi Mac Casserole Recipes
MEXI-MAC CASSEROLE
I typically have most of the ingredients for this dish in my pantry. Green chiles give it a little bite, but it's easy to swap in a can of spicier tomatoes to turn up the heat. -Jan Conklin, Stevensville, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare macaroni and cheese mix according to package directions. Meanwhile, cook the beef, onion and garlic in a Dutch oven over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain., Add the diced tomatoes, green chiles and taco seasoning. Stir in 2 cups cheese, beans, corn, tomato sauce and prepared macaroni and cheese dinner., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with chips and remaining cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until bubbly, 30-35 minutes. , Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 calories, Fat 27g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 1330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
MEXI-MAC CASSEROLE
Layer beans, salsa and green chiles to make this crowd-pleasing Mexi-mac Casserole. Our cheese taco casserole comes together quickly so you can whip it up right before a party. This Mexi-mac Casserole also stores well in the fridge, so you can make it ahead too if needed!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Brown ground beef and add taco seasoning mix, following package directions. Set aside.
- Prepare dinner as directed on package; mix in egg whites or egg substitute with the prepared shells & cheese. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 9x9-in square baking pan with cooking spray. Put a third of the prepared shells and cheese on bottom of pan, then sprinkle ¼ cup cheese. Top with all of the ground beef mixture. Then add layers of 4 Tbsp salsa, ½ the chopped chiles, a third of the shells and cheese, all pinto beans, ¼ cup cheese, remaining chopped green chiles and final third of shells and cheese. Top with remaining salsa and ½ cup shredded cheese.
- Bake 40 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle cilantro and green onions on top. Let stand a few minutes before slicing to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
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