Taco Meatloaf Patties with Mexican Mac & Cheese

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We love Mexican foods of all kinds in our home. My kids always request spicy (or “fiecy, depending on who’s asking) foods. However, as the controller of the kitchen, I sometimes get bored with the stand-bys of tacos, burritos, enchiladas, etc. So this is a fun dish to mix things up a little bit. Everything can be made ahead of time and just warmed in the oven or microwave before eating.

Taco Meatloaf Patties with Mexican Mac & Chees

Taco Meatloaf Patties with Mexican Mac & Cheese

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: Meatloaf Patties

Ingredients

For the Taco Meatloaf Patties:

  • 1 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup quick oats or breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 3 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

For Mexican Mac & Cheese

  • 1 lb macaroni, fully cooked and drained
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 cup milk
  • 2 cup shredded or cubed sharp cheddar
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1/3 – 1/2  cup salsa

Instructions

For the Taco Meatloaf Patties:

  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, oats or breadcrumbs, seasonings, salsa and egg. Mix well with hinds until thoroughly combined.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Divide mixture into 6 to 8 uniformly-sized oval patties. Place in hot skillet and cook 3-4 minutes, until browned. Flip patties, cook another 3 minutes. Then, reduce heat to low, cover skillet and continue cooking until meat is fully cooked.
  • Once patties are fully cooked, sprinkle cheese on top. Replace skillet cover just until cheese is melted.

For Mexican Mac & Cheese

  • Melt butter or margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes. Whisk in milk, bring to a boil and simmer until thickened, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat. Add cheese and stir until completely melted. Season to taste with salt. Stir in salsa and noodles.