Tex Mex Mac & Cheese
Mac & Cheese from scratch with a tex-mex twist that will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
- 1 envelope taco seasoning (or 2-3 tablespoons if using bottled seasoning)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 cup half & half
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3-4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 14.5 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 lb cooked pasta
- sliced avocado optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray 13" x 9" casserole dish with cooking spray. Boil pasta as directed on package.Brown meat in a pan, sprinkle with taco seasoning. Cook until no longer pink, drain. Set aside. Make roux: Melt butter over low heat & whisk in flour until smooth. Add milk/half & half. Turn heat to med-high & whisk constantly until thickened, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add 1/2 of the shredded cheese. Whisk until cheese is melted. Add the tomato sauce. Stir until combined. In a large bowl (or the pasta pot), add cooked pasta, cooked meat, tomato cheese sauce, and salsa. Stir to combine. Pour into the prepared casserole dish. Cover with remaining cheese & bake for 30-40 minutes. Serve with salad & garlic bread.
