How to Make Cheesy Salsa Mac - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and easy comfort food recipe, look no further than Cheesy Salsa Mac! This dish combines the creamy goodness of macaroni and cheese with the spicy kick of salsa for a flavor explosion that will leave you craving more. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just for yourself, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that many people turn to when they need a little pick-me-up. The combination of tender pasta and gooey...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
  • 2 cups fresh salsa
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups hot water
  • 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cut into cubes
  • 4 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Return skillet to heat. Stir salsa, taco seasoning mix, and black pepper into the beef; simmer the mixture until hot, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir water, macaroni, and milk into the beef mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the skillet, and simmer the mixture until the pasta is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir cheese food and Cheddar cheese into the pasta mixture; cook until the cheese melts completely, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    487 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 103mg
    • Sodium: 1210mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 433mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 682mg