Creamy Cheesy Chili Mac
This Creamy Cheesy Chili Mac combines tender macaroni, seasoned ground beef, tomatoes and green chiles, sour cream, heavy cream and plenty of cheddar cheese for an easy, comforting dinner.
Ingredients
- ½ pound cooked elbow macaroni noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 10 oz can RO-TEL diced tomatoes and green chiles drained
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 1½ tablespoons sour cream
- 2 to 3 tablespoons chili seasoning
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add ground beef and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks, until completely browned. Carefully drain the excess grease.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add RO-TEL, heavy cream, sour cream, chili seasoning, and 1 cup cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and the mixture is creamy and well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Let simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked macaroni and stir until evenly coated. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese over the top. Bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted.
- For a golden finish, broil for 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully.
- Let rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Info: 1 serving: Calories: 445 | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Sodium: 650mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Potassium: 430mg