Tex-Mex Macaroni and Cheese Recipe - BettyCrocker.com

Tex-Mex Macaroni and Cheese Recipe - BettyCrocker.com

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Classic macaroni and cheese gets reinvented as a hearty casserole with a layer of ground beef seasoned with peppers, onions and taco seasoning.

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Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta (12 oz)
  • 1 lb extra lean (at least 90%) ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped poblano chiles
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese (6 oz)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
  • 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

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