1 package (14 oz) Macaroni and Cheese Dinner
1 pound ground beef
1 package (1 1/4 oz) taco seasoning mix
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup salsa
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare dinner as directed on package. While macaroni is cooking, brown meat; drain. Add taco seasoning mix and water to meat; simmer 5 minutes.
Stir sour cream into prepared dinner. Spoon half of the dinner mix into 8 inch square or 9 inch round baking dish; top with layers of the meat mixture, 1 cup of the cheese, and remaining dinner mixture. Cover.
Bake 15 minutes. Top with salsa and remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Thoughts and Tips:
You can use any brand of Macaroni and Cheese, but our family prefers Kraft. I only use 1 Tbsp of butter instead of the 4 the box calls for.
Use any strength of salsa you desire. Mild almost got overwhelmed by the other flavors in this dish, so I would recommend at least a Medium.
Really, how can you go wrong with this? Tacos--good. Mac and Cheese--everyone's favorite. Quick and easy--perfect for a weeknight!
