Description
These Melty Mac & Cheese Burger Tacos are a delicious fusion of two comfort food classics – mac & cheese and burgers – wrapped in a crispy tortilla shell. Perfect for a fun and indulgent meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Mac & Cheese:
- 2 cups prepared mac & cheese (homemade or boxed)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: a splash of milk for extra creaminess
Additional:
- 6 small flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for grilling)
- Optional toppings: pickles, ketchup, mustard, green onions
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Prepare Mac & Cheese: Cook mac & cheese according to preferred recipe. For extra creaminess, add milk and extra shredded cheese.
- Assemble Tacos: Layer shredded cheddar, mac & cheese, and ground beef on tortillas. Fold in half.
- Grill Tacos: Melt butter in a skillet, grill tacos until crispy and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Top with pickles, ketchup, mustard, or green onions.
Notes
- To add spice, include diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Variations: Use corn tortillas or mini buns for sliders.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
