Take Kraft Mac & Cheese south of the border! A quick, cheesy Tex-Mex twist with salsa and bold flavors the whole family will love.

Tex-Mex Beefy Mac & Cheese

Prep

15-30 mins

Total

20 MIN

Servings

4 Servings

Tex-Mex Mac & Cheese is an easy way to spice things up! Add salsa, bold flavors, and a little kick to your classic Kraft Mac & Cheese for a delicious twist.


Ingredients

  • 1

    pkg

    (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Mac & Cheese

  • 3/4

    lb

    ground beef

  • 1

    cup

    TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa

  • 1

    cup

    frozen corn


Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Prepare Dinner as directed on package.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat. Drain; return meat to skillet. Add salsa and corn; mix well. Cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

  3. Step 3

    Add prepared Dinner to meat mixture; mix lightly.

    Serving Suggestion:

    Serve with a crisp, mixed green salad to round out the meal.

    Substitute:

    Substitute 1 cup rinsed and drained canned kidney beans for the corn.

    Special Extra:

    Add a few drops hot pepper sauce to drained cooked meat along with the salsa and corn.

    Nutrition Information Per Serving: 500 Calories, 23g Total Fat, 7g Saturated Fat, 60mg Cholesterol, 990mg Sodium, 47g Total Carbohydrate, 4g Dietary Fiber, 8g Total Sugars, 24g Protein, 2%DV Vitamin D, 2%DV Calcium, 10%DV Iron, 10%DV Potassium.