Taco Bell Mac & Cheese - Dish with Drew

 Taco Bell Mac & Cheese

Taco Bell doesn’t have mac and cheese on the menu, but after making this, I’m convinced they need to! My Taco Bell-inspired Mac & Cheese combines creamy, cheesy sauce with pasta, my taco bell seasoned beef dupe and crunchy flaming hot Fritos for the ultimate comfort food mashup! I had way too much fun imagining exactly what mac and cheese would look like if Taco Bell actually created it themselves. Taco Bell, if you’re reading this… call me! 😂❤️

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🧾 Ingredients 🧾

16 ounces Velveeta

7 tablespoons pickled jalapeno juice

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

200 grams (7 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese

12 ounce can evaporated milk

2 tablespoons whole milk (optional to loosen sauce)

16 ounces of pasta

👨‍🍳 Instructions 👨‍🍳

1) Add the evaporated milk and Velveeta cheese to a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk frequently until the Velveeta has completely melted and the sauce is smooth. Do not allow the mixture to boil. 2) Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the pickled jalapeño juice and cayenne pepper until fully combined.
3) Add the freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese and whisk until completely melted and the cheese sauce is smooth. Keep the sauce warm over low heat while you prepare the pasta.

4) Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well, then immediately toss the hot pasta with the cheese sauce until evenly coated.

5) If the mac and cheese is thicker than you prefer, stir in up to 2 tablespoons of whole milk until it reaches your desired consistency.

6) Serve immediately as-is, or turn it into your own Taco Bell-inspired creation with seasoned taco meat, Flamin' Hot Fritos, shredded cheese, sour cream, or your favorite Taco Bell-style toppings. The possibilities are endless!

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