Velveeta® Salsa Mac and Cheese

Rating: 4.43 stars
7 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 5
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 0

A QUICK family favorite and so tasty! Adjust the overall heat of the dish by choosing milder (or hotter) salsa.

By Jennifer Hanson

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prep:
10 mins
cook:
15 mins
total:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and garlic in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add salsa and water; bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni; reduce heat and cover skillet. Simmer until macaroni is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir cheese into mixture until melted.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
604 calories; protein 38g; carbohydrates 51.3g; fat 27.5g; cholesterol 91.6mg; sodium 1517.6mg. Full Nutrition
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Reviews (6)

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Linda Cass
Rating: 5 stars
06/05/2020
I added a red onion to the burger. Also added a 4 oz can of diced green chiles. It was fabulous!!! Read More

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Micha Mi
Rating: 2 stars
05/07/2016
I wasn't a big fan of this recipe although a lot depends on the salsa used how much flavor gets contributed. Taste-wise I felt it was too one note and likewise texture wise it the same problem. I even added additional seasonings but it still fell flat flavorwise. I think the Velveeta kind of masks and smothers spice. If I was going to make this again I'd probably use colby jack or other cheese with more of a kick to it. And to make it more pleasing to the mouth I'd dice in some bell pepper near the end only lightly cooked to give it the much needed crunch factor to break up the monotonous texture. Read More
7 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 5
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 0
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ChebstersDictionary
Rating: 5 stars
02/16/2015
The real deal. I would recommend putting extra cheddar on the top with some paprika. Read More
Micha Mi
Rating: 2 stars
05/07/2016
I wasn't a big fan of this recipe although a lot depends on the salsa used how much flavor gets contributed. Taste-wise I felt it was too one note and likewise texture wise it the same problem. I even added additional seasonings but it still fell flat flavorwise. I think the Velveeta kind of masks and smothers spice. If I was going to make this again I'd probably use colby jack or other cheese with more of a kick to it. And to make it more pleasing to the mouth I'd dice in some bell pepper near the end only lightly cooked to give it the much needed crunch factor to break up the monotonous texture. Read More
Gregory DuBois
Rating: 4 stars
12/26/2021
I don't know what happened. I followed this recipe to the letter, and though I was suspect at the last step, what I created was Salsa Beef Flavored Cheese sauce. It had great flavor, but was seriously lacking "any bite". To correct, I had to cook an additional 1/2 pound of beef and 1 cup of pasta. To avoid this correction, I suggest adding only 6 oz. Velveeta with additional cheese, only as desired. Otherwise, this is a good simple tasty recipe for a classic dish. Note: Yes, I used 3 - 4 oz sections of Velveeta as marked on the foil wrapper. Read More
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NurseCarol1974
Rating: 5 stars
10/27/2016
This is a good way to spice up macaroni and cheese. I left out the ground round. I also added hot giardiniera on top before serving. Thanks for the recipe:) Read More
Linda Cass
Rating: 5 stars
06/05/2020
I added a red onion to the burger. Also added a 4 oz can of diced green chiles. It was fabulous!!! Read More
Cookie987
Rating: 5 stars
12/06/2013
This was delicious! I was using leftover ingredients from taco night so I had to adjust the recipe a little bit to fit the quantities that I had left. My ground beef had taco seasoning on it which was a great touch! I also had to use spiral noodles instead of macaroni because that's all I had. I think I may have added a little too much but I just added a little bit more water and it was fine. I added about half the amount of Velveeta because I don't really care for it that much. It was still plenty cheesy/creamy. I will definitely make this again! Read More
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Nemi Bea
Rating: 5 stars
08/03/2014
Easy and everyone loves it. I used Boca meatless crumbles instead of Beef and added a little taco seasoning as the other reviewer suggested. Read More
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