If you always reach for boxed mac & cheese when you need a quick and easy dinner—I feel you. But, what if I told you that with a few simple ingredients, you can upgrade your basic box of mac & cheese into something incredible. In this Tex-Mex-inspired hack, I added taco seasoning, milk, and butter to the boxed cheese packet, piled on even more cheese to the pasta, then sprinkled in fresh pico de gallo. The result is an extra flavorful mac that feels (and tastes!) like you put in way more effort than you actually did.
I love this mac with shredded cheddar, but any melty cheese you have on hand will work just fine. If you’re looking for some protein, some ground beef or chorizo would work beautifully here. Tip: Instead of running out to the store, make our homemade taco seasoning and use it on countless weeknight dinners.
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