My favorite homemade taco seasoning with the box of macaroni and cheese to create the ultimate week night mac n’ cheese!
I have teamed up Good Citizens Company to bring you organic Mac N’ Cheese featuring a new twist that includes seasoning, protein, and delightful toppings.
This company pays special attention to details on their product, one reason I trust their brand. They use semolina flour, a traditional bronze dye cut to help hold the sauce better. This results for a cheesy bite every time. Their organic cheese is from pasture-fed cows, which mean they know EXACTLY where their ingredients is coming from. Wouldn’t you want to know, too?!
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They have whole wheat available in white and yellow cheese, shells and traditional macaroni noodles….AND non-whole-wheat shells and macaroni noodles. SoOoOoOoOo, there is something for everyone!
For a bread crumb topping:
- 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoon butter, melted
- Pre-heat oven to 350F, make mac n’ cheese according to box.
- Place prepare cheese shells in skillet. Mix butter and panko crumbs together, top over skillet shells. Bake 10-12 minutes until topping is light brown. Yum!
I put my own spin to this recipe below by adding protein and a southwest, taco night vibe! An perfect flavorful dinner creating the new traditional in our house, Mac N’ Cheese Monday’s!
Go get your boxes at Whole Foods and try this recipe! Let us know how we did in the comment box below the recipe!
Taco Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 box Good Citizens Organic White Cheese Shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground meat (your choice, optional)
- 3-4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 tablespoon sour cream
- 3/4 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin
- Dash red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Toppings:
- Avocado
- Cheese, shredded
- Cilantro
- Green onions
- Jalapenos
- Salsa
- Tortilla strips
Directions
- Fill a large pot halfway with water, bring to a boil.
- Remove cheese packet from the box.
- Add olive oil to the pot, then add the uncooked pasta. Boil 8-10 minutes.
- In the mean time, in a medium skillet over medium heat, brown your meat of choice. Set aside.
- Strain the noodles, then place them back into the pot. Add cheese packet, butter, and sour cream. Stir to coat.
- Add in seasonings and ground meat to the mac n’ cheese.
- Spoon into a bowl, sprinkle on toppings of choice. Enjoy!
