Main dishes

Easy Layered Taco Bake

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Ground beef and salsa add crowd-pleasing flavor—and a bit of a kick—to the classic mac and cheese that so many people love.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

35 min

servings

total:

6 servings

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What You Need

pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

lb. ground beef

pkg. (1.25 oz.) TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Taco Seasoning Mix

cup TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Mild Salsa

Make It

HEAT oven to 400ºF.

PREPARE Dinner as directed on package. Cook meat with taco seasoning as directed on package.

LAYER seasoned meat, Dinner and salsa in 8-inch square baking dish.

BAKE 20 min.

TACO BELL® and HOME ORIGINALS® are trademarks owned and licensed by Taco Bell Corp.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Serving Suggestion

Serve with smart sides such as your favorite steamed vegetable and a crisp, mixed green salad.

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ekim64

posted:3/23/2012

I loved this recipe. Wife didn't care for the salsa on this but next time I will add more Salsa, except for her portion. I served wih chips.

barlababe

posted:10/7/2011

I make this dish quite often. Always a "gobble upper" in my home :)

heathyre

posted:7/31/2011

Easy one-dish tacos and macaroni and cheese. You can't go wrong here. I've made this several times when pantry supplies are running low, and it's always a hit. My 18 month old daughter loves it.

iceepurple88

posted:5/21/2010

really good, we used canned tomatoes and canned chopped up chillies instead of salsa and spiral mac and cheese!

kmhjmh1

posted:2/25/2010

This taco bake recipe is fun and easy to prepare and bake. I have made it several times. I shared with a neighbor and he said, "You should have been a chef!" I told him that I did not need to be a chef as long as Kraft keeps the recipes coming!"

frozenbluegirl

posted:2/16/2010

My husband and I both LOVED this recipe. I added corn and sprinkled green onions on top.

Mousepotato01

posted:2/12/2010

Good but I'm trying it again substituting diced chilis and tomatoes for the salsa and mixing the ingredients instead of layering.

putis

posted:2/2/2010

I made this tonight. It was delicious. Everyone loved it. Very tasty. It was very easy to make, and it was pretty inexpensive too. A definite plus.

ztwichowski

posted:2/2/2010

My kids loved it! I did too! Very easy, quick and inexpensive!

a cook

posted:1/26/2010

my husband and i really enjoyed this quick, easy, and inexpensive recipe! i added crushed up tortilla tips when serving which gave it a little something extra!