5 from 5 votes

Taco Mac & Cheese – Dollar Dinners

Creamy mac and cheese gets a Tex-Mex twist with seasoned ground beef, salsa, and melty cheese. Budget-friendly and family-approved.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 1 lb ground turkey breast
  • 1 box Mac and Cheese
  • 14 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 ½ tbs taco seasoning
  • 3 tbs water

Instructions 

  • To a skillet over medium heat add the ground turkey cook through.
  • To a pot of boiling water add the pasta and cook until tender. Drain and set aside.
  • To the cooked ground beef add the pasta, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, mac and cheese cheesy packet, and water. Stir well and let simmer for 5 minutes stirring frequently. Enjoy with your favorite taco toppings!

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Nutrition

Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 668mg | Potassium: 622mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 232IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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5 Comments

  1. Diane says:

    5 stars

    My family loves this! Thank you for all of your easy, affordable and delicious meals!

  2. mary hulburt says:

    I love your posts, but there is no calorie count per serving. Is there any way you could include this?

  3. Kathy Brown says:

    This was the first recipe I tried from your website and it did not disappoint. Thank you for a quick and easy recipe that everyone loved.

  4. Jessica says:

    Everyone loved!!!

  5. Sophia says:

    Best meal ever! My very picky family loved this! Thank you!