<p>Not only is this Queso Mac & Cheese quick and easy, it also uses whole food ingredients. The irresistibility of homemade queso coupled with pasta and seasoned ground beef will have this meal quickly ascending to a family favorite.</p>
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Ingredients
- 9 cups cook Elbows
- 1 1/2 cups cook Ground Beef
- 6 teaspoons Taco Seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoons Salt
- 4 cups Salsa con Queso
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Nutritional Information
- 1 serving = about 1.25 cups
- 528 Calories
- 21g Total Fat
- 7g Sat Fat
- 0g Trans Fat
- 60mg Cholesterol
- 1587mg Sodium
- 58g Total Carb
- 0g Fiber
- 7g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
- 23g Protein
- 17 WW Freestyle
Make It Now Cooking Directions
These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- In a large skillet, add ground beef, taco seasoning, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine drained pasta and ground beef. Gently fold in queso.
Freeze For Later Cooking Directions
These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).
Why would I want to freeze this?
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well.
- Divide between indicated number of quart freezer bags, label and freeze.
Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions
These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.
- Thaw: In fridge
- Reheat in microwave for 1-2 minutes.