Description
These Melty Mac & Cheese Burger Tacos are a delicious fusion of comfort food favorites – mac and cheese, burgers, and tacos all rolled into one tasty dish. Perfect for a fun weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Mac & Cheese:
1 lb ground beef, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, salt and pepper to taste, 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups whole milk, 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese;
For Assembly:
6 small flour tortillas, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, dill pickle slices, shredded lettuce (optional), diced red onion (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat with olive oil and seasonings until cooked through. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then slowly whisk in milk. Cook until thickened, then stir in cheeses until melted and smooth. Add cooked macaroni and mix well.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm tortillas, spread mayo and mustard, add beef, mac and cheese, pickle slices, and optional toppings. Fold and serve warm.
Notes
- For a smoky kick, add chipotle powder to the beef.
- Use shells instead of macaroni for a different texture.
- Best served fresh but can be reheated in a skillet or oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
