One Pan Tex-Mex Mac & Cheese

             I gave one of our new seasonings a try tonight for dinner.  It was a quick meal to make - about 30 minutes.  It was very delicious.  The seasonings are included in the One Pan Tex-Mex Mac & Cheese mix.

        Now, I did do some modifications.  One was not to use as much of the taco seasoning as my husband does not like spicy foods.  You can do the same thing.  Other substitutions I did were:

• 99% Fat-free ground turkey for the ground beef
• used gluten-free elbow macaroni, which required longer cooking
• used unsweetened Vanilla Almond milk rather than 2% milk
  
• used 2% sharp cheddar rather than mild cheddar
• I didn't have the 15 oz can tomato sauce so I used 2 8 oz cans no salt added tomato sauce.

Here's the ingredients listed on the seasoning mix box:

    1 lb 85% lean ground beef

    1 packet Garlic Garlic Seasoning

    1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce 

    1 packet Mom's Favorite Taco Seasoning

    3 c uncooked elbow macaroni

    2 1/2 c 2% milk

    1 1/4 c hot water

    2 c shredded mild Cheddar cheese

Here's how you make it:

    1.  In large skillet over medium-high heat, combine ground beef and Garlic Garlic Seasoning.  Cook and crumble until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes; drain.

    2.  Add tomato sauce and Mom's Favorite Taco Seasoning; simmer 5 minutes.  

    3.  Stir in macaroni, milk, and water. Cover and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer 11-13 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until noodles are tender.  

    4.Remove from heat and stir in cheese.

Makes 6 servings.