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Macaroni and Cheese Taco
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 24
You may adjust the taco seasoning and all ingredients to taste, add in some dried chili flakes for some heat if desired, I used my Kittencal's Taco Seasoning Mix for this but packaged will do fine ;-)
Ingredients:
1/2 lb ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional)
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons taco seasoning, mx (or to taste)
3/4 cup thick & chunky salsa
1 (7 1/4 ounce) package kraft macaroni and cheese mix
salt and black pepper (to taste)
6 -8 hard taco shells
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or use any amout desired)
1 large tomato, finely chopped
taco sauce (optional)
Directions:
1. In a large cook the ground beef with onion and garlic until browned; drain fat.
2. Add in water, taco seasoning, salsa, the cheese package and pasta from the Macaroni and Cheese; mix well and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 25 minutes or until the macaroni is fork-tender.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Spoon the filling/pasta between the taco shells.
6. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese then chopped tomatoes.
7. Drizzle with taco sauce if desired.
By RecipeOfHealth.com