Nacho Mac N Cheese

Ingredients

• 3 cups uncooked pasta (1 lb)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour

• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 1/4 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded cheese
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 2 cups frozen bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
• 1 cup frozen spinach
• 1/2 cup frozen diced onion

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes

• 1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapenos (or chiles for less heat)
• 1 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Boil pasta to al dente. Drain.

3. 3

   Saute beef, garlic, veggies, and jalapenos.

4. 4

   Once beef is done and veggies are warmed, drain.

5. 5

   Add butter.

6. 6

   Once melted, stir in flour, seasoning and pepper.

7. 7

   Slowly stir in the milk. Bring to a boil until thickens.

8. 8

   Remove from heat. Add cheese & cooked pasta.

9. 9

   Bake at 350 15-20 minutes.

10. 10

    Serve topped with crushed tortilla chips.