Taco Dinner Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Taco Dinner Mac and Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
  2. Brown ground beef in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain.
  3. Return beef to skillet; stir in taco seasoning mix and 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, and cook, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes or until most of the liquid evaporates. Remove beef mixture from heat.
  4. Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat.
  5. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in cooked pasta and beef mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Serve immediately with desired toppings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1590.72 Kcal (6660 kJ)
Calories from fat 836.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 92.89g 143%
Cholesterol 366.49mg 122%
Sodium 678.24mg 28%
Potassium 2228.17mg 47%
Total Carbs 76.47g 25%
Sugars 25.92g 104%
Dietary Fiber 3.31g 13%
Protein 111.52g 223%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 10.6mg 59%
Calcium 808.7mg 81%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 127.21 Kcal (533 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.43g 143%
Cholesterol 29.31mg 122%
Sodium 54.24mg 28%
Potassium 178.18mg 47%
Total Carbs 6.12g 25%
Sugars 2.07g 104%
Dietary Fiber 0.26g 13%
Protein 8.92g 223%
Iron 0.9mg 59%
Calcium 64.7mg 81%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 38.9
    Points
  • 42
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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