Taco Macaroni And Cheese Skillet

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (8 ounce) package macaroni noodles, cooked
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
• 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (can use 2 packages if desired)
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups half-and-half cream (or use full-fat milk)
• 2 1/2 cups old cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
• chopped tomato
• green onion
• sour cream
• salsa

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet brown the ground beef with onions, garlic and green bell pepper until no longer pink, season with salt and pepper; drain and add in the parmesan cheese.
• 2 stir in the taco seasoning mix and 3/4 cup water; bring to a boil and cook stirring occasionally (about 7-8 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated) remove from heat.
• 3 in a large saucepan melt butter over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth, cook whisking constantly for 2 minutes.
• 4 gradually whisk in milk; cook whisking constantly for about 4 minutes or until thickened; remove from heat.
• 5 stir in 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, stirring until melted.
• 6 stir in the cooked pasta and beef mixture; mix to combine and cook just until heated through (about 3 minutes).
• 7 sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese and serve.
• 8 serve immediately with desired toppings.
• 9 delicious!