This dish never lasts long with my Grandkids, it is always a hit. It has the comfort of Macaroni and Cheese plus a hint of Mexican Taco flavor to spice it up a little. The chips add a bit of crunch and South of the Border flavor making it a unique American/Mexican Dish. ( This picture doesn't show the Black Olives, because my husband won't eat them )
Ingredients :
Makes 6-8 servings
1 box either or Ziti, Cavatappi Pasta or Wagon Wheels
1 Jar Kraft Cheddar Cheese Sauce
1 lb. Lean Ground Beef
1 Green Pepper diced
1 12 oz. can Mexi-Corn with Peppers
12 oz can Delmonte diced tomatoes with mild green chiles or zesty Jalopena ( drained )
1/4 cup sliced Black Olives
1/2 packet of Ortega Taco Seasoning
1 cup crushed Frito's Corn Chips
In a large skillet brown the ground beef along with the diced Green Pepper, when the beef is cooked through add in the diced tomatoes, the cheese sauce and the taco seasoning and olives. Simmer about 5 minutes till seasonings and sauce are well blended.
While meat mixture is cooking ,cook pasta acccording to directions on the box and drain.Stir into meat mixture , pour into baking pan or aluminum foyle pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, top with crushed chips .
Can be garnished with Salsa or Sour Cream if so desired.
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