Epic Beef Nacho Mac ’n’ Cheese
with a Tortilla Chip Topping, Green Pepper & Smoky Red Pepper Crema
Epic Beef Nacho Mac ’n’ Cheese
Creamy mac and cheese meets savory beef, green pepper, and a crunchy tortilla chip topping, finished with smoky red pepper crema for bold, Tex-Mex comfort.
Ingredients
For 2 servings
- 6 ounce Cavatappi Pasta
- 6 tablespoon Cream Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Flour
- 1.5 ounce Food Should Taste Good™ Blue Corn Tortilla Chips
- 1 clove Garlic
- 10 ounce Ground Beef
- 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce
- 1 unit Long Green Pepper
- ½ cup Mexican Cheese Blend
- 2 unit Scallions
- 2 tablespoon Smoky Red Pepper Crema
- 1 tablespoon Southwest Spice Blend
- 1 cup White Cheddar Cheese
Additional Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 1 teaspoon Cooking Oil
- Pepper
- Salt
American
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DifficultyEasy
Prep Time5m
Total Time25m
Calories1400
Protein63g
Carbs97g
Fat84g
Tags:
Protein SmartFiber SmartLow SugarMass Gain Friendly
⚠️Allergens:
🥛Milk🌱Soy🌾WheatSwaps and substitutions
For a meatless version, swap the beef for seasoned plant-based crumbles or cooked lentils. To avoid dairy or reduce lactose, use dairy-free cream cheese and shreds, and skip the crema and cheese topping if needed.
What to serve with it
Serve with a crisp green salad, lime wedges, or quick-pickled onions to cut through the richness. It also works well with black beans, roasted corn, or a simple tomato salsa on the side.
