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A warm bowl of creamy taco mac and cheese with diced tomatoes and green chilies.
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Taco Mac and Cheese - Prepper Protein

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 580kcal

Ingredients

  • 14.5 ounces boxed macaroni and cheese (2 standard boxes)
  • 12.5 ounces canned chicken breast or ground beef, drained
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning mix (1 packet)
  • 10 ounces canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 0.5 cup canned evaporated milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or shelf-stable ghee
  • 6 cups wate r

Instructions

  • Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large pot.
  • Add macaroni pasta and cook for 7 to 9 minutes or until al dente.
  • Drain the pasta thoroughly and return it to the pot over low heat.
  • Add the cheese powder packets, evaporated milk, butter, and taco seasoning to the pasta.
  • Stir the mixture continuously until the butter is melted and the sauce is uniform in texture.
  • Fold in the drained canned protein and the undrained diced tomatoes with green chilies.
  • Continue to stir over low heat for 3 minutes until the protein is thoroughly heated and the sauce has thickened.
  • Remove from heat and allow to rest for 2 minutes to set the sauce consistency before serving.