Easy Taco Mac and Cheese
Description
Give this quick and easy macaroni and cheese corn casserole a taco twist, with ground beef, salsa, and corn mixed in with Colby-Jack cheese.
Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package ground beef
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2 cups salsa
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1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
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1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2 cups shell pasta
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2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
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1/2 cup sliced green onions
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1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Directions
1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add salsa, corn, and taco seasoning. Season meat sauce with salt and pepper.
2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
4
Combine the meat sauce, pasta, Colby-Jack cheese, and green onions in a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 25 minutes.