Name: VELVEETA® Taco Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings, about 1 cup each
Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef; 2-3/4 cups water; 1/3 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa; 1-1/2 tsp. chili powder; 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked; 1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

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20 Min(s) Prep

With just 20 minutes of prep time and five ingredients, this cheesy, taco-inspired mac and cheese is sure to become a new family favorite.

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6 servings

Original recipe yields 6 servings

1 lb. lean ground beef

2-3/4 cups water

1/3 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa

1-1/2 tsp. chili powder

2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked

1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

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Let's Make It

Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Return meat to skillet.

Stir in water, salsa and chili powder. Bring to boil. Stir in macaroni; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 8 to 10 min. or until most the water is absorbed.

Add VELVEETA; cook 3 to 5 min. or until completely melted, stirring frequently.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Special Extra

For spicier flavor, prepare recipe using Mexican VELVEETA. Olé!

Nutrition

Calories

240

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6g

Saturated Fat 3.5g

18%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 20mg

Sodium 630mg

27%

Total Carbohydrates 33g

12%

Dietary Fiber 2g

Sugars 4g

Protein 10g

20%

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

25%

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

6 servings, about 1 cup each

* 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.