Best Nacho Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

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NACHO MAC AND CHEESE



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Nacho Mac & Cheese is the ultimate mac and cheese for Mexican food lovers.

Provided by Christin Mahrlig

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion (chopped)
1 jalapeno pepper (finely chopped)
1 (1.25-ounce) package taco seasoning (, preferably low sodium)
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1 (10-ounce) can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies
2 cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese (divided)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
salt and pepper
1 (16-ounce) box macaroni (cooked until al dente,)
1 1/2 cups crushed Nacho cheese Doritos
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro.

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven. Add ground beef, onion, and jalapeno. Cook, breaking ground beef apart with a wooden spoon, until beef is no longer pink.
  • Sprinkle taco seasoning over ground beef. Stir to combine.
  • Transfer ground beef mixture to a bowl and set aside.
  • Add butter to same Dutch oven and place over medium heat. Once butter is melted, sprinkle flour over butter and whisk together for 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk in milk. Add can of Rotel. Simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Set aside 1/2 cup of Pepper Jack cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Add remaining cheese to Dutch oven and remove pan from heat. Stir until cheese is melted.
  • Add meat mixture and stir to combine.
  • Add cooked macaroni and stir to combine.
  • Pour into a greased 11X8-inch pan. (A 13x9-inch will work too.)
  • Sprinkle the cheese that was set aside and the Doritos on top.
  • Place in a 350 degree oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

NACHO MAC 'N' CHEESE



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Creamy and comforting, this family-friendly meal from our Test Kitchen is a great way to ease into the week. And since most of the ingredients are mixed in one dish, cleanup is a breeze! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta
1 pound ground beef
2 cups chopped sweet red peppers
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2-1/4 cups 2% milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Cook gemelli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef and red peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the butter, flour, taco seasoning and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese and corn until cheese is melted. , Drain gemelli; add to beef mixture and stir to coat. Sprinkle with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts :

NACHO MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Categories     Herb     Pasta     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Cheddar     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups small elbow macaroni
1/2 cup bottled thick and chunky salsa verde (medium heat)
1 cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves
3 cups (packed) coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese (12 ounces), divided
4 teaspoons all purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon (scant) ground cloves
1 cup large corn chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Cook macaroni in large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, blend salsa and cilantro in processor. Toss 2 cups cheese and flour in medium bowl to coat.
  • Bring milk, cream, and cloves to simmer in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cheese mixture. Whisk until sauce is smooth, about 1 minute. Mix in macaroni; season with pepper.
  • Spread half of macaroni mixture in 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Drop half of salsa mixture over in dollops. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Top with remaining macaroni mixture and salsa mixture. Sprinkle chips over. Top with 1/2 cup cheese. Bake until heated through, about 10 minutes.

NACHO MACARONI & CHEESE CASSEROLE



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When you're as popular as macaroni and cheese is, why try harder? Well, this one did-and the Nacho Macaroni & Cheese Casserole is its glorious achievement.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
2 cups milk
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
4 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
5 OSCAR MAYER Wieners, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup pickled jalapeño nacho slices, drained
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 egg, beaten
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Melt butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook and stir 5 min. Gradually stir in milk; cook and stir 10 min. or until thickened. Add shredded cheese; cook 5 min. or until melted, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Add macaroni, tomatoes, wieners, nacho slices and 2 Tbsp. Parmesan; mix lightly. Stir in egg.
  • Spoon into 2-qt casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining Parmesan.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 660 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

EASY DOUBLE CHEESY NACHO MACARONI



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Here's a quick family favorite the way my grandma always made it!! The secret is in the nacho cheese sauce. She always used the plain nacho cheese soup, so if you cant find the Fiesta style don't worry about it. She'd also use this real fat spaghetti type of noodle but i'm not sure what they're called. Sometimes I'll add a can of chili con carne topped with some pickled jalepenos for a super fast one bowl meal! So yummy!

Provided by catalinacrawler

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 17m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package macaroni noodles
1 (11 ounce) can campbell's Fiesta nacho cheese soup
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta til al dente; drain and return to burner on med-low.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir until well combined.
  • Pour into a casserole dish and broil for 3 minutes or until the top is brown, bubbly and slightly crunchy at the edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.7, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 52.6, Sodium 280, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.2, Protein 15.1

NACHO TYPICAL MACARONI 'N' CHEESE



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My DG and I like Mac 'N' Cheese since it is so easy to make and filling. However, we like it a bit spicier than most and thought..."how would it taste if we added Nacho Cheese Sauce instead of cheddar etc.?" Well, let me tell you, this is quite spicy. (well, we think so). Hope you enjoy it too

Provided by Chef Boy of Dees

Categories     Meat

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked al dente
1 (15 ounce) can nacho cheese
1/4 cup chile, minced
1/4 cup onion, minced
8 ounces ground beef, cooked and drained
1 teaspoon Emeril's Original Essence (use Emeril Lagasse's Essence)
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in water to al dente.
  • While macaroni is cooking, brown beef in skillet with the chilies, onion, garlic, and Essence.
  • Drain the beef.
  • After pasta is cooked to doneness, drain and place in a large bowl.
  • Add the ground beef and the nacho cheese sauce. Mix together and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.6, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 38.1, Sodium 41.2, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2, Protein 18.7

LAYERED MAC AND NACHO CHEESE BAKE



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Try this Layered Mac and Nacho Cheese Bake for dinner tonight. Spicy nacho cheese flavors are layered in this easy macaroni and cheese casserole.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pkg. (7-1/4 oz. each) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 jalapeño pepper, stemmed
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 fresh tomato, seeded, chopped
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Prepare Dinners as directed on package; spread onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Cover with beans.
  • Blend canned tomatoes and jalapeño pepper in blender until smooth; pour over beans. Top with shredded cheese; cover.
  • Bake 25 min. or until heated through, uncovering for the last 5 min.
  • Top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 1040 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g

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