Crunchy Taco Mac and Cheese
Brownie Batter Dip
Ingredients
- 2 (7.25-oz) pkg macaroni-and-cheese mix
- 1½ cups sour cream, divided
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (1.25-oz) envelope taco seasoning mix
- 1 (10-oz) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 cups coarsely crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare macaroni-and-cheese mix according to package directions; stir in ¾ cup sour cream.
- Meanwhile, cook beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly; drain and return to skillet. Stir in taco seasoning and tomatoes; cook until very thick.
- Spoon half of macaroni-and-cheese mixture into a greased 2-quart baking dish. Top with meat mixture, 1 cup cheese, and remaining macaroni and cheese.
- Bake, covered, 15 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with 1 cup cheese and chips. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with dollops of remaining sour cream.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (8-oz) block cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- 5 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 5 Tbsp unsweetened baking cocoa
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp milk or heavy cream
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 (7.2-oz) pkg pretzel crisps
- 1 cup strawberries
Side Dish Instructions
- Beat cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, a little at a time, at low speed. Beat in flour, cocoa, brown sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt. Stir in chocolate chips (saving a few to sprinkle on top of dip).
- Chill until ready to serve. Serve with pretzel crisps and berries.
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