One Pot Cheesy Taco Mac
This one-pot family-friendly meal starts with a box of KD and will have even your pickiest family members asking for an encore later the same week. Have your kids top their serving with their favourite taco toppings, like sour cream or crushed up tortilla chips. Check out our tips for how to take this meal from “fussy” to “fancy”, to even “fearless” with a few quick add-ins.
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FOR THE FUSSY
INGREDIENTS
1 lb
lean ground beef
2
cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp
chili powder
1 cup
frozen corn
2 cups
water
1 pkg
(225 g) Kraft Dinner Macaroni and Cheese
1 cup
shredded Mexican cheese blend
OPTIONAL:
- Sour cream
- Tortilla chips
RECIPES
STEP 1
Brown meat in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Return meat to skillet with garlic and chili powder; cook, stirring for 30 seconds. Add corn, water and Macaroni; mix well.
STEP 2
Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 6 minutes or until macaroni is almost tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir in cheese sauce mix.
STEP 3
Top with cheese; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 2 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed and cheese is melted.
FOR THE FANCY
INGREDIENTS
2
plum tomatoes
¼ cup
chopped red onion
2 tbsp
fresh cilantro
1
avocado
1
green onion
1
pickled jalapenos
RECIPE
Pico de Gallo:
Combine 2 plum tomatoes, chopped, ¼ cup finely chopped red onion and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with your taco mac, along with sliced avocado, sliced green onions and sliced fresh or pickled jalapenos.
FOR THE FEARLESS
INGREDIENTS
¼ cup
Miracle Whip Original Spread
¼ tsp
lime zest
1 tbsp
lime juice
2 tsp
Sriracha
RECIPE
Sriracha-Lime Crema:
Combine ¼ cup Miracle Whip Original Spread, ¼ tsp lime zest, 1 tbsp lime juice and 2 tsp sriracha until smooth.
Drizzle over taco mac.
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