MACARONI TACO BAKE

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Comforting mac and cheese with a touch of taco flavoring and tortilla-chip crunch-no wonder everyone loves it! It's a fun change of pace from regular macaroni. -Elizabeth King, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 packages (7-1/4 ounces each) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chunky salsa
2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in salsa; set aside., Spread macaroni into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with beef mixture, chips and olives; sprinkle with cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° until heated through, 15-20 minutes. Serve with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597 calories, Fat 33g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 991mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.