Ingredients
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Gather these simple ingredients to make your Loaded Nacho Macaroni Skillet:
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Optional toppings: jalapeños, avocado, or lime wedges
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook macaroni until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef or turkey over medium heat.
- Add taco seasoning and diced tomatoes, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix in the cooked macaroni with the meat mixture.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and sour cream until melted.
- Top with crushed tortilla chips and additional cheese if desired.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve warm with optional toppings.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings.
- For a vegetarian option, use a meat substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Omnivore
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg