Taco Mac & Cheese

Submitted by True Texas

"This recipe is on the inside of the Velveeta Cheese box. I also found it on the Cookin' With Good Morning America website. It's very rich and I found that you need to cook your macaroni first."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1⁄3 cup taco bell thick 'n chunky salsa
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 1⁄2 lb Velveeta cheese

directions

1. Brown meat in large skillet, drain.
2. Stir in 2 and 3/4 cups water, salsa and chili powder. Bring to boil; stir in macaroni.
3. Cover; simmer 10 minutes or until water is almost absorbed. Note: I had a hard time getting the macaroni done so I precooked it the next time and it turned out fine. I also added just a little water to make this a little thinner, it is very thick and rich.
4. Add Velveeta; stir until melted.
5. Top with crushed tortilla chips, chopped green onions and tomatoes, if desired.