One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese
Simplify your weeknight dinner with the delicious combination of flavors in this easy one pot chili mac and cheese. This recipe joins the heartiness of classic chili with the creamy comfort of mac and cheese, all cooked together in a single pot for a convenient and flavor-filled meal.
Start this one pot chili mac and cheese by browning some ground beef in a deep pot or pan. Then add in some chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, mustard powder, salt and pepper. Next comes some beef broth, water, and canned tomatoes with green chilies. Bring this all to a boil.
Now you add in the uncooked macaroni. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes until the pasta is tender. Then add in some cubed cream cheese. This is our favorite past of this dish because it makes the sauce so rich and creamy.
Last, you add in some milk, lime juice, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is all melted. I must say that added lime juice really makes this dish fantastic. It adds just a little somethin’ somethin’ to the recipe. Serve this up with some fresh chopped parsley or cilantro. Either one is fabulous. This one-pot wonder is a family favorite that is an ideal choice if you are seeking a hearty, satisfying, and easy-to-make dinner option that’s perfect for any season.
Here’s what you need to make the
One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese
- GROUND BEEF
- CHILI POWDER
- GARLIC POWDER
- PAPRIKA
- CUMIN
- GROUND MUSTARD
- SALT AND PEPPER
- BEEF BROTH
- WATER
- CANNED PETITE DICED TOMAOTES WITH GREEN CHILE
- ELBOW MACARONI
- CREAM CHEESE
- MILK
- LIME JUICE
- CHEDDAR CHEESE
One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese
Real Mom Kitchen
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 28 oz can petite diced tomatoes with green chile undrained
- 16 oz elbow macaroni uncooked
- 8 oz cream cheese cubed
- ½ cup milk
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large deep pan or pot, add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the seasonings, beef broth, water, and tomatoes to the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add in the elbow macaroni. Cook covered for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender.
- Add in the cream cheese and gently stir until fullly melted.
- Add in the milk, lime juice, and shredded cheese. Stir until the cheddar cheese has fully melted. Top with fresh cilantro or parsley to serve Serves 6-8.
Nutrition
This recipe is adapted from Sugar and Soul.
