7-Layer Mac and Cheese
Inspired by Annie's Cheesy Taco Mac Nachos [1]
Ingredients
- 1 box Annie's Cheesy Taco Mac and Cheese
1/2 pound ground beef
1 can black beans
3/4 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
3-4 tomatoes, gelatinous seeds removed and diced
1 jalapeño, sliced thinly
1/2 bunch green onion, sliced thinly
Salt, to taste
Directions
- Cook macaroni and cheese according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a medium-sized sauté pan over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef [2] until no pink remains. Salt to taste.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, cook black beans and bean liquid until boiling. Strain beans, discarding bean liquid when ready to assemble the casserole.
- In a large casserole dish, spread cooked macaroni and cheese on the bottom of the dish, followed by ground beef and strained black beans. Sprinkle cheese over top of beans. Salt diced tomato to taste, then add to casserole, followed by jalapeño and green onions. Serve immediately.
Information
- Category
- Main Dishes, Beef
- Cuisine
- North American
- Yield
- Serves 4