Mexi-mac Casserole
1 Hr(s)
30 Min(s) Prep
30 Min(s) Cook
Layer beans, salsa and green chiles to make this crowd-pleasing Mexi-mac Casserole. Our cheese taco casserole comes together quickly so you can whip it up right before a party. This Mexi-mac Casserole also stores well in the fridge, so you can make it ahead too if needed!
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10 servings
Original recipe yields 10 servings
1 lb. ground beef
1 large tomato, chopped
1 can (4.5 oz.) chopped green chiles
1 can (15.5 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
2 egg whites or 1/3 cup egg substitute
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp. chopped green onions
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Let's Make It
1
Brown ground beef and add taco seasoning mix, following package directions. Set aside.
2
Prepare dinner as directed on package; mix in egg whites or egg substitute with the prepared shells & cheese. Set aside.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4
Spray a 9x9-in square baking pan with cooking spray. Put a third of the prepared shells and cheese on bottom of pan, then sprinkle ¼ cup cheese. Top with all of the ground beef mixture. Then add layers of 4 Tbsp salsa, ½ the chopped chiles, a third of the shells and cheese, all pinto beans, ¼ cup cheese, remaining chopped green chiles and final third of shells and cheese. Top with remaining salsa and ½ cup shredded cheese.
5
Bake 40 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle cilantro and green onions on top. Let stand a few minutes before slicing to serve.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Serving Suggestion
Garnish with BREAKSTONE"S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream.
Nutrition
Calories
0
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrates
Dietary Fibers 0g
Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
0%
Iron
0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
10 servings
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
Tags
beans
beef
beef-ground
cheese
cilantro
egg whites
green chilies
green onions
ground beef
hamburger meat
herbs
KRAFT Mexican Cheese Shreds
macaroni & cheese dinner
meat
mexican-style cheese
pasta
pinto beans
salsa
scallions
shells pasta
TACO BELL
TACO BELL Salsa
TACO BELL Taco Seasoning Mix
taco seasoning mix
tomatoes
VELVEETA Shells & Cheese
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