Spicy Taco Mac Cheese

Spicy Taco Mac and Cheese

Talk about a match made in heaven! This bold mashup of two classic favorites – tacos and mac and cheese – produces something pretty epic.

Prep Time:

25 min

Cook Time:

30 min

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

  • 20 Ounces Bob Evans Queso Macaroni & Cheese
  • 1⁄2 Cup sour cream
  • 10 Ounces can diced tomatoes with green chiles drained
  • 1 Pound ground beef
  • 1.25 Ounces taco seasoning mix
  • 10 Ounces enchilada sauce softened
  • 8 Ounces shredded pepper Jack cheese divided
  • 1 Cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1⁄4 Cup fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. Heat Bob Evans® queso macaroni and cheese according to package directions; stir in sour cream and diced tomatoes and green chiles.
  3. Meanwhile, cook beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly; drain and return to skillet.
  4. Stir in taco seasoning and enchilada sauce; cook until very thick.
  5. Spoon half of macaroni and cheese mixture into a greased 2-quart baking dish.
  6. Top with meat mixture, 1 cup cheese, and remaining macaroni and cheese.
  7. Bake, covered, 15 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  8. Top with grape tomatoes and cilantro, enjoy!

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