My Favorite Taco Mac and Cheese: Easy, Flavorful - HerTaste.net

Ingredients

• 1 pound (454 g) elbow macaroni or penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons (16 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
• 1 cup (120 g) shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup (60 g) shredded Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 pound (454 g) ground beef or turkey
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 packet (1 oz or 28 g) taco seasoning mix
• ½ cup (120 ml) salsa
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
• ½ cup (60 g) crushed corn chips or tortilla strips
• Sour cream
• Additional salsa or hot sauce