Taco Macaroni Casserole
Recipes Beef Kid-friendly Main Dish Pasta Quick and Easy
Description
Since so many people love tacos, use those flavors in this yummy, easy macaroni casserole. Your family will ask for this comforting and satisfying meal often, so just do yourself a favor and put it on your meal rotation.
Ingredients
2 lb. ground beef
16 oz. elbow macaroni
2 T. minced onions
1 T. minced garlic
2 cu. salsa
2 packets taco seasoning
8 oz. package cream cheese
1 c. sour cream
¾ c. water
favorite shredded cheese, for topping
salt and pepper, to taste
sliced green onions, additional sour cream and/or diced avocado for garnish, optional
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil; cook pasta according to the package directions for al dente, about 6-8 minutes; drain; set aside.
In a large skillet, brown ground beef, garlic and onions over medium heat until thoroughly cooked. Discard excess grease. Mix in salsa and taco seasoning; simmer over medium heat about 5 minutes.
Add in cooked pasta, cream cheese, sour cream and water; continue stirring until cream cheese and sauce are well blended. Transfer to a casserole dish; top with shredded cheese.
Bake about 20-25 minutes or until cheese is bubbling.
Serve and season with salt and pepper, to taste. and top with optional garnishes.