Taco Macaroni

An easy and quick dinner that everyone will love!  This is a blend of the good ol’ Mac and Cheese with Taco flavored meat which makes a delicious lunch or dinner!

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef
1 packet Taco seasoning
1 box Macaroni and Cheese
5 cups water
4 tbsp. butter
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup salsa

Directions:

Pour water into a pot and turn stove on high.

Bring the water to a boil and pour the Macaroni and Cheese into the water.

Bring the water to a boil again and let it cook for about 10 minutes til the noodles are tender.

Turn heat on low or off.  Drain pasta.

Add butter, milk, cheese packet and mix well.

Whisk the sour cream and add it to the Macaroni and Cheese.  Mix well. Set aside.

Wash the meat and add it to a pot on high heat.

Cook the meat, stirring occasionally, til it’s brown.

Add the Taco Seasoning Mix to the meat and stir.  Let cook on low heat for about 10 mins.

Grease a baking dish with a small amount of butter.

Pour half of the Macaroni and Cheese into the baking dish.

Layer all the meat on top of the pasta.

Spread 1 cup of cheddar cheese on top of the meat.

Spread the remaining pasta over the cheese.

Spread the remaining cheese (1/2 cup) on top.

Pour the salsa over the cheese.

Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Enjoy!