Cheesy Chili Macaroni Bake
Cheesy Chili Macaroni Bake combines tender pasta with a hearty, taco-seasoned meat sauce and plenty of melted Mexican cheese for a cozy, satisfying bite. The gentle heat from chili-style tomatoes and green pepper balances the creamy, gooey topping. Serve it on busy weeknights or for casual gatherings when you want a comforting, crowd-pleasing casserole.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Chili Macaroni Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Cook the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper in a large skillet over medium heat until the beef is crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes; drain the drippings.
- 3
Add the tomatoes, water, and taco seasoning; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- 4
Remove from heat. Stir the cooked pasta into the meat mixture until combined.
- 5
Spoon 3 cups of the meat mixture into an 11x7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese; top with the remaining meat mixture. Cover with aluminum foil.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- 7
Remove the foil; sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Continue baking until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 621.92 kcal High 31%
- Protein 28.92 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 65.48 g 24%
- Total Fat 26.93 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 11.54 g High 58%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 79.13 mg High 26%
- Sodium 669.96 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 7.23 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 8.73 g --
- Added Sugars 1.69 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 256.11 mg Moderate 20%
- Iron 5.42 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 722.7 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 63.49 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 10.69 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.15 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cheesy Chili Macaroni Bake is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Green Bell Pepper, Ground Beef, Macaroni, and Mexican Shredded Cheese Blend. Each serving provides about 621.92 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Chili Macaroni Bake?
- It is a Tex-Mex chili recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Cheesy Chili Macaroni Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Green Bell Pepper, Ground Beef, Macaroni, Mexican Shredded Cheese Blend, Onion. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Cheesy Chili Macaroni Bake?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Chili Macaroni Bake?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 621.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Chili Macaroni Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Cheesy Chili Macaroni Bake healthy?
- Cheesy Chili Macaroni Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 621.92 calories and 28.92 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 669.96 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.54 g (58% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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