Name: Macaroni Taco Bake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
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

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

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Macaroni Taco Bake

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Yield:8 servings

Prep:30 min

Cook:15 min

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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

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Directions

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

1-1/4 cups: 597 calories, 33g fat (17g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 991mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.

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