This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kroger® Private Selection®. All opinions are 100% mine.At our house, dinner time means together time. After a crazy day as a taxi driver/mom I always look forward to when my husband, kids and I can all gather around the table and relax while sharing a home-cooked meal. It keeps me sane and centered on what’s most important in life…my family.
This is also the place where we get to open up about how our day went, what we accomplished and what tomorrow will bring. My six-year-old always loves to fill us in on who she played with at recess and what new concept she learned at school. My son, well, let’s just say he’s three and has appointed himself the family joke teller. He thinks he’s pretty hilarious and we love to laugh with him in between bites.
Despite a busy schedule, I enjoy serving home-cooked meals to my family as often as possible. My kids practically live off mac ‘n cheese, so one night recently for dinner, I made their favorite dish…but with a twist. This Chili Mac & Cheese was a hit and made a boat-load, so I got away with not cooking for a few nights afterwards while we finished the tasty leftovers. 🙂
Packed with hearty flavor, this chili mac is comfort food at its finest. It’s a perfect meal to gather ’round and share with the ones you love.
{CHILI MAC & CHEESE}
2 pkg. (7 1/4 oz. each) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
2 lbs. ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
2 T. chili powder
1 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 cups (16 oz) sour cream
1 1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
Minced fresh chives and additional sour cream, optional
Set aside cheese packets from dinner mixes. In a large saucepan, bring 2 qt. water to a boil. Add macaroni; cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a large pot, cook and stir beef and onion over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomatoes and green chilies, tomato sauce and seasonings. Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture. Stir in contents of cheese packets, sour cream and 1 cup cheese.
Transfer mixture to a greased 13-in x 9-in. baking dish; top with reamining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. If desired, sprinkle with chives and serve with sour cream.
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Do you have a favorite meal that you enjoy on a regular basis with your family?
Sew Crafty Angel