Macaroni Taco Bake

Name: Macaroni Taco Bake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 397 grams packages each) macaroni and cheese dinner mix; 57 grams can sliced ripe olives, drained; 237 milliliters chunky salsa; 227 grams cups shredded Mexican cheese blend; 8 servings Sour cream, optional; 473 milliliters crushed tortilla chips

The recipe Macaroni Taco Bake could satisfy your Mexican craving in approximately 45 minutes. One portion of this dish contains approximately 16g of protein, 24g of fat, and a total of 451 calories. This recipe serves 8. It works well as an affordable main course. Head to the store and pick up cream, tortilla chips, mexican cheese blend, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the sour cream you could follow this main course with the Sour Cream Apple Pie as a dessert.

Instructions

Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Stir in salsa; set aside.

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Macaroni And Cheese

Salsa

Beef

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Frying Pan

Spread macaroni into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.

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Macaroni

Spread

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Baking Pan

Layer with beef mixture, chips and olives; sprinkle with cheese.

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Cheese

Olives

French Fries

Beef

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

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Oven

Serve with sour cream if desired.

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Sour Cream

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Frying Pan

Baking Pan

Oven

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Servings:

397grams

packages each) macaroni and cheese dinner mix 57grams

can sliced ripe olives, drained 237milliliters

chunky salsa 227grams

cups shredded Mexican cheese blend 8servings

Sour cream, optional 473milliliters

crushed tortilla chips

Recommended wine: Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sparkling Rose

Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Sparkling rosé are my top picks for Mexican. Acidic white wines like riesling or low-tannin reds like pinot noir can work well with Mexican dishes. Sparkling rosé is a safe pairing too. The Hahn Winery Monterey Pinot Noir with a 4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 18 dollars per bottle.

Hahn Winery Monterey Pinot Noir

Hahn Winery 2008 Pinot Noir is vibrant yet elegant with a hue reminiscent of rose petals and a nose of strawberry, spice and floral aromas. Pleasant plum and dark cherry flavors flow across the palate, mingling with touches of black pepper and oak. The ripe fruit is balanced by zesty, cool-climate acidity and smooth, silky tannins.This food-friendly Pinot Noir can be served with a wide range of dishes. Enjoy it with chicken topped with goat cheese and sundried tomatoes, grilled salmon with herbed orzo or a simple mushroom pizza.