Servings: 8
Chili Mac And Cheese Casserole
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Chili Mac And Cheese Casserole - very quick and easy to make one pan dish, full of flavor, creamy, with a cheesy top, packed with protein great to feed a crowd.
Ingredients
- 2 boxes Modern Table Sharp Cheddar Mac & Cheese
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 can diced tomatoes — 15 oz
- 1/4 cup canned jalapeños — (optional, to add more heat)
- 1 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese — or mozzarella
Instructions
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Season ground beef with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, onion, garlic and oregano. Heat oil in a large skillet. Crumble ground beef into the skillet. Cook and stir constantly until browned for 7 minutes.
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Add tomatoes and cheese packets from the Modern Table Mac and Cheese box. Add heavy cream. (Add other vegetables or jalapeños if you are using any. I did not).Stir.
For the pasta:
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Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 5 minutes. Drain. Add to the beef and tomatoes.
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Preheat oven to 400 F.
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Add cooked pasta to the skillet with beef. Stir to incorporate. Sprinkle with cheese on top.
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Bake for 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
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Serve.
Course:
Main
Cuisine:
American