Ingredients
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2 boxes macaroni and cheese
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2/3 cups whole milk
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5 tablespoons butter
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1 pound ground beef
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1 packet taco seasoning, plus more to taste (optional)
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1/2 cup finely chopped onion
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1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, such as RO-TEL®
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2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
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sour cream, jalapeno slices, and chopped cilantro for topping (optional)
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 2 standard 12-cup muffin tins.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in macaroni and boil 5 minutes; drain and return to the pot. Stir in cheese packet, milk, and butter until well combined and creamy. Set aside and keep warm.
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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook, stirring often and breaking up with a spatula, until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Add taco seasoning and onion and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add water and cook, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in tomatoes and remove from heat.
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Stir beef mixture into prepared macaroni and cheese. Season to taste with additional taco seasoning. Stir in cheese. Scoop mixture into prepared muffin pans. Use a small spoon to create a small well in the center for toppings later. Alternatively, mixture can be placed in a lightly greased casserole dish and baked as a side dish.
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Bake in the preheated oven until browned around the edges and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes. Serve with desired toppings.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 217 | Calories |
| 13g | Fat |
| 14g | Carbs |
| 10g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
| Calories 217 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 13g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 29% |
| Cholesterol 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium 421mg | 18% |
| Total Carbohydrate 14g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 10g | 21% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 125mg | 10% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 191mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
