Enchilada Macaroni Casserole
This casserole is a new twist on boxed Mac n Cheese. A Mexican enchilada fusion turns one box of mac n cheese into dinner for the whole family. And the added topping adds a nacho crunch!
Ingredients
- 1 box macaroni and cheese with milk and butter to cook
- 1 red onion (or yellow) diced
- 1 clove minced garlic or 1tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes semi-drained
- 1/2 can red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese optional
- 1/2 pkg taco seasoning
- 1 handful tortilla chips for topping
- sour cream, cilantro, salsa, avocado optional toppings
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni and cheese according to the package instructions.
- Cook onions over medium heat until soft. Then add in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- To the diced onion, add the black beans, drained kidney beans, diced tomatoes (with half of the liquid), and red enchilada sauce. Mix well. And add the macaroni and cheese when it's done.
- Add about 1/2 a cup of grated cheddar, if you have it, and half a packet of taco seasoning. Mix thoroughly.
- Add the mixture to a greased 9x13 baking dish and top with crushed tortilla chips and the additional half a cup of cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes until bubbly and the cheese has melted on the chips.
- Serve with sour cream, salsa, avocado, cilantro or any other condiments you like!
Notes
This recipe is versatile, and you can customize it based on the ingredients you have available. You can substitute beans with ground beef, ground turkey, canned chicken, or add canned corn. Green chilies can also be a flavorful addition. Feel free to experiment and make it your own based on what's in your pantry. Enjoy this budget-friendly meal!