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
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.
