Taco Macaroni And Cheese

Taco Macaroni And Cheese

This tater tot breakfast pizza is a fun and indulgent breakfast option. Tater tots topped with eggs, bacon, and cheese create a hearty and delicious meal.

Prep10 min
Cook30 min
Total40 min
Servings4
Difficultyeasy

Ingredients

  • Olive Oil
  • 1 lbBeef, ground
  • 1 smallWhite Onion, diced
  • 1 tbspGarlic, minced
  • 2 tbspTaco Seasoning, divided
  • 0.5 lbsmall macaroni, dry
  • 1 cupWater
  • 2 cupBeef Stock
  • 2 cupwhite cheddar, yellow cheddar works as well, shredded
  • 1 cupTomatoes, diced
  • Green Onions, diced for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a 4-quart chicken fryer, heat approximately 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat and cook the onions until they begin to soften.

  2. 2

    Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add the ground beef and 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning. Using your spatula, break up the ground beef and stir until cooked. Drain the excess liquid from the pan.

  4. 4

    Add water, beef stock, pasta, tomatoes, and 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning back to the pan. Stir to combine.

  5. 5

    Cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring twice to keep the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

  6. 6

    Increase heat to medium after 15 minutes, and stir pasta until most of the liquid is gone.

  7. 7

    Turn off heat and add the shredded cheese. Stir until cheese is completely melted.

  8. 8

    Top with green onions.

  9. 9

    Enjoy!