Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food fusion with these Melty Mac & Cheese Burger Tacos. Savory ground beef, creamy macaroni and cheese, and gooey cheddar cheese come together in a crispy tortilla for a taste sensation like no other.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Ground Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Tacos:
- 2 cups prepared macaroni and cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 small flour tortillas
- butter or oil for toasting
- shredded lettuce and sliced pickles for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Prepare the Mac & Cheese: Warm the macaroni and cheese and stir in ½ cup of shredded cheddar.
- Assemble the Tacos: Warm tortillas, divide beef mixture among them, add mac & cheese, sprinkle cheddar. Fold tacos and toast in a skillet until golden and melty inside.
- Serve: Garnish with lettuce, pickles, or sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add crushed potato chips inside the taco before folding.
- You can use burger sauce or Thousand Island dressing for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
