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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Layered Mac and Cheese Taco Bake Meal

Hi everyone!

Here is a recipe for Layered Mac and Cheese Taco Bake Meal. This looks like something kids would really enjoy.

Layered Mac and Cheese Taco Bake Meal

1 (14 ounce) package Kraft deluxe macaroni & cheese dinner
1 pound 90%-lean ground beef
1 package taco seasoning mix
3/4 c. light sour cream
1 c. frozen corn
1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 c. salsa
green grapes

Heat oven to 400° F. Prepare dinner as directed on package. While macaroni is cooking, brown ground beef in skillet, drain and rinse fat. Stir in taco seasoning mix as directed on package. Stir sour cream into prepared macaroni dinner. Spray 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon one-half macaroni mixture into dish. Top with layers of meat mixture, corn, 1 cup cheese and remaining macaroni mixture. Cover with foil. Bake 15 minutes; remove foil and top with salsa and remaining cheese. Bake uncovered for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Amy

2 comments:

Anita said...: I have made this before but just mix it all together instead of layering, I'm just lazy. But what I also do is crush Frito lays or Doritos on top for a little crunch. What are the grapes used for? Or was that something to serve with the meal. My family loves this meal.; July 22, 2010 at 9:53 PM
Amy Z said...: I'm sure the grapes are just for a side. Thanks for letting us know your family likes this!; July 23, 2010 at 11:51 AM

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