The Southwest flavors of this Beefy Mac and Cheese Taco Bake are definitely a family pleaser! Super easy to make and guaranteed to fill up even the hungriest belly.
This post is sponsored by Horizon Organic, all ideas and opinions are 100% my own.
With the new year, comes new goals and resolutions. This year we sat down as a family to discuss what we would like to improve on over the coming year. The kids had a little trouble thinking of items for themselves, but we brainstormed a few ideas and I helped them narrow down a few action items that could be easily worked on.
My items revolve around sleep and exercise and Dad wants to work on getting home earlier in the evening. My son decided he wants to really focus on advancing a few levels on his Karate belt before school is out and will also work on getting up with his alarm clock in the mornings- to earn more time on his tablet. The lil’ Missy will work on her handwriting/spelling/reading and cleaning up after herself. (Mostly the messes she makes with her various craft projects). I’m actually working on a little homework notebook with extra activities that once completed, will earn her rewards. (Stay tuned- I’ll be sharing this project with you soon!)
We came up with a few action items for the family as well… We want to do a better job picking up after ourselves (with 10 minute daily cleaning sprees and no one is allowed to whine or yell.) We’re also going to make better food choices- I’ll try to buy organic/non gmo foods when possible and they’ll choose fruit for dessert more often. (Dad often keeps little stashes of sweets around the house- that’s also on his list.) And we are going to eat more dinners together at the dinner table instead of gathering around the bar.
The Beefy Mac and Cheese Recipe I’m sharing today helps hit on two of our family goals. (Eating dinner at the dinner table and sticking to our better food choices.)
The base of this dish is a box of the new Horizon Organic White Cheddar Cheesy Deluxe Pasta Shells and Cheese and ground beef.
I like cooking with the Horizon line of products not only because they’re yummy, but also because they’re made with no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives and Horizon supports the National Organic program, which says no to GMO’s. (For more information about this, sign up for the Horizon Newsletter.)
Beefy Mac and Cheese Taco Bake
- 1 package Horizon Cheesy Deluxe Pasta Shells and cheese
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup plus 1/2 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup thick and chunky salsa
- 1/2 cup pasteurized egg product
- Optional: Sliced green onions, additional sour cream and/or diced avocado for garnish
- Preheat oven to 375 f.
- Brown ground beef to large skillet, adding Taco seasoning halfway through.
- Cook pasta according to package time for al dente pasta. Drain and add cheese packet to pasta.
- Mix in salsa, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheese and ground beef to pasta.
- Mix in the pasteurized egg product until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Press pasta mixture into a greased 9 inch deep dish pie plate. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake at 375 for 20 to 25 minutes or until the edges of the cheese are golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then top with optional garnishes
Serve and enjoy!
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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Horizon Organic. The opinions and text are all mine.
Dawn Yoder says
This sounds delicious! I'd have to use gluten free pasta but that's a super easy substitute. Thanks for sharing, my little guy will love this!
Jaclyn Anne says
This looks AMAZING! Cheesey, beefy goodness – I have to try this recipe like ASAP. Thank you!
Melanie Walsh says
You're right about this being a crowd pleaser! It's got everyone's favorite ingredients. Can't wait to try it!
Rini Desarin says
This is such a perfect idea for comfort food. Bet it is perfect for rainy days like today.
Michelle De La Cerda says
Oh this would warm us up and be gone in seconds.
Emily Thompson says
this looks amazing! I'm sure with all that cheese my family would love it!
Reesa Lewandowski says
Looks so easy! Love the casserole dish it is in!
Frugal Qponer says
My kids would seriously love this dish, and so easy!
Liz Mays says
That's exactly the kind of meal I crave on a regular basis. I love how you cut it into wedges too.
Carole says
Hi Jamie, this would be a super contribution to Food on Friday: Cheese over at Carole's Chatter. Please do bring it over. Cheers
Mary Madalene says
OHHH I so want to make that this Tuesday!
Housewife Eclectic says
This sounds flat out amazing! My kids would love it!
EZPZ Mealz says
We love Horizon! Thanks for sharing this, it looks delicious, I bet my kids would go crazy for it.
Holly @ Woman Tribune says
We love tacos around here, and this bake is a really unique and tasty spin. Definitely have to try this!
Momi Glenz says
That looks so delicious! thanks for sharing.
Glenda Beckham says
That looks so good. I'm making this real soon. Served with salsa & warm tortilla chips will be fantastic. My family loves Mexican food & will for sure love this. I have a question about an ingredient in the recipe. What is pasteurized egg product? I haven't heard of this before. Also Where I live we don't have Horizon products. I know you are very busy but could you email me the answer to my question? email is: okiemaw9@aol.com. Thank you for the delicious recipe. God bless.
Jamie says
Pasteurized egg product would be egg beaters or another similar product that comes in a carton.
Good luck!