Santa Fe Taco Mac Recipe

Note: When I made this, I divided the ingredients into two casserole dishes, and then only put the meat into one of them.

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef
1 can pinto beans
2 cups cheese (either mexican or cheddar)
1 container Santa Fe Blend Philadelphia Cooking Creme
1 16 oz pkg elbow macaroni
1 packet taco seasoning mix

Optional ingredients: Tortilla chips, jalapenos, salsa, sour cream, lettuce, tomato

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Brown ground beef and add taco seasoning mix. Set aside.

Boil macaroni as directed on package; drain. In a bowl, mix pasta, cooking creme, 1 cup shredded cheese, ground beef, and 1 cup rinsed and drained pinto beans.

Put mixture into large casserole dish and top with remaining cup of shredded cheese.

(If making a vegetarian version, you may want to add some chili powder for additional flavor.)

Bake covered for 20 to 30 minutes.

Add optional toppings if desired.

Serve and enjoy!

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