Creamy Taco Mac -- Best Taco Macaroni Ever -- A Favorite For Kids Of All Ages

Creamy Taco Mac -- Best Taco Macaroni Ever -- A Favorite For Kids Of All Ages
Creamy Taco Mac
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
8 oz macaroni pasta (I only used 6 oz)
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 packet taco seasoning
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Cook macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
Add onions and green bell pepper, cooking until softened.
Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef mixture and mix well.
Add drained diced tomatoes and heavy cream.
Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Stir in the cooked macaroni and shredded cheddar cheese until the cheese is melted and the pasta is evenly coated.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Enjoy !!!

[@dianabrooks1364]

I love how you show your wife you love and respect her ❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Diana

[@jmar665]

Honor your wife and serve her first. Be a gentleman, your wife is a doll.

[@karensweet6530]

I've made this before by just throwing together what I had and wanted! I've also made this with Rice and added black beans n corn and it was delicious! Sometimes we create a meal or dish by just throwing together different ingredients and it comes out so Delicious! Thank you Calvin for another great meal... This was so easy that even Marie could have made it! I love Salads also Marie! I eat a salad 6 days out of 7 with a meal or with a Sandwich or Soup! They're so good! I make different ones with different ingredients! So happy Calvin that your CT results came back good! I've been praying for y'all. God does hear our prayers and answers! Give Him All Glory! Hallelujah! God Bless. 🙏🙏❤❤🔥🔥🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Sounds great, thanks very much

[@PaulMeyer-f9v]

😊😊

[@cherylAnn7145]

Looks Delicious and yes Marie your Salad looks great 👍 I love salad too😊

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@juanitalemmons4435]

Calvin & Marie I made this tonight and just wanted to let you know my family loved it!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

That is awesome! Thanks very much

[@joanndeland7969]

We freeze our peppers and onions and celery. So convenient.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Great idea, thanks very much

[@KathleenCalhoun-em6ys]

Another thing Marie always does is put a slice of lemon on her beverage glass. I have to start doing it too. It adds a finishing touch.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Yes, she does. Thanks very much

[@janicecanfield9211]

👋 kids, I put 5 pounds on just watching ! I'll make this up this weekend, looks just so yummy. I'm all about Mexican food. And Marie, I love salads, too. Fresh, crunchy. Thanks for this video. 🤗 🤗

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Jan

[@gailcurtis5156]

Marie, you look really pretty in red. Everything looks so delicious. Going to try this recipe soon. Thank you both for great videos and recipes. May God bless you both.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

You are so welcome!

[@adataylor6793]

I just made it today...I pickle and process much of my harvest and had so much pickled jalapeños! I added 1/4 cup just because we love hot and spicy foods being my dad was from Portugal! Its delicious and I sent my sister the recipe as she's in her shared condo in Mexico right now and cooks her meals....she's going to try it too! It's soooo tasty!! Thank you both!God bless!! ❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Wonderful! I'm glad that you enjoyed it.

[@csnanny1882]

I really love Mexican food and this one will hit the spot. The salad really looks good also , but if I have them too often i will get burnt out, so I can’t have them every day . I think it’s a good ideal for you to team up on your videos. Marie has said she enjoys Calvin being in the kitchen with her. God bless, take care. Sending my love.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Chestene

[@warrior5203]

I can not stop watching your cooking show, the show motivates me and confidence to cook thps3vdishes.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@debbieskitchen2]

I love Mexican dishes. Looks good. I will have to try this sometime.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Debbie

[@DebMason-i3b]

Love you guys. You stir your food and STEER your car.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@shelleylipp5967]

Hey Calvin and Marie!! That looks so good, I am gonna try that! Love mexican food!!Have a great week!!! 😊🥰🥰

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@1boortzfan]

You're making my mouth water.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@darettablack3794]

Looks so yummy it’s definitely going to be a meal for my wonderful husband and I 😋. God bless you both in your wonderful journey in life,you both are such sweet souls…..🍃💗🍃

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@denisedecker5232]

Looks great!😋 hope you all have a beautiful day😊💞👍

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you! You too!

[@rhondaallen3787]

Thanks for sharing, I'm making this tomorrow for supper. It looks really yummy 😋

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

We really enjoyed this meal

[@sharonnunn3385]

Looks creamy and delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

My pleasure 😊 Thanks very much Sharon

[@harrietlivengood6793]

Good evening Calvin and Marie. I make this dish but I have never added heavy cream. I’m going to make mine with cream next time, it looks delicious. Marie, you look beautiful in red. God bless you both.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Harriet

[@lonniejones5040]

Hello Calvin and Marie. All of your Mexican food looks so good! Will be trying this. Take care. Mrs Lonnie

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Mrs Lonnie

[@realitycheck723]

The food looks delicious!!! Do you enjoy Chinese food? It is my favorite ❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Marie likes some Chinese food and I will eat some but it's not a favorite for either one of us.

[@lindalou1460]

Looks very good-we like mexican too

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

It was! Thanks very much

[@joycechapman262]

Well now that looks delicious

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@zaneyoung238]

Looks wonderful and easy. Would be great on a chilly night with some cornbread. I think that I might add a can of corn as well (mainly because I am a corn lover). Good job Marie & Calvin!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Sounds great! Thanks very much

[@gailcrews8606]

It looks good,but Marie your Salad really looks 🥰🙏🏻

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you 😋

[@patriciafairfax8553]

This looks delicious! I will have to try this because I love Mexican food. ❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

It's so good! Thanks very much

[@debraspringers2098]

That looks so delicious easy and simple recipe! To make

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

It really is! Thanks very much Debra

[@maurinadittenhaffer6140]

Calvin and Marie This looks delicious and I know I have all of these ingredients on hand. I will be making this dish this week. My husband and I eat those salad kits but I never had that one. Looks good.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Maurina

[@ritamathews6535]

Looks delicious!! I use a countertop induction burner - it works great . You can adjust temperature so much easier.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@KathleenCalhoun-em6ys]

Cal & Marie, Good Evening.😊This dish reminds me of Taco Spaghetti, something I wrote down from another video. One of these days, I'll be making one of these two. This sounds better than goulash and ideal if you want to use up some leftovers. Your presentation at the beginning of your video is excellent, very eye-appealing. Bye.❤❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Kathleen

[@tammyshankle2743]

This looks absolutely delicious, I am definitely going to have to try making this.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

It's so good! Thanks very much

[@DoraElia-bs1em]

That looks good and it’s easy to make.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Yes it is. Thanks very much

[@tinagonzales6426]

I made this today , it is so good .. I put alittle more cheese in I used up what I had ,, I love it .... thank you both ❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Sounds great! Thanks very much

[@VeiledDancer]

Wow! That looks so good, I’m going to try this recipe next week 😊

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@vikkibyington3066]

This looks so good. Love Mexican or Mexican-type food. I agree with Marie that mushrooms would be a good addition but I’m a mushroom lover. 😂 I was thinking a dish like this has about everything one needs I.e.; protein, vegetable, carb (pasta replacing bread) and even fruit if you count tomatoes as a fruit. 🍅 One pot meals can’t be beat in my book. Hope Marie got her infusion and that you both are feeling well. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Vikki. Marie hasn't got the IV infusion yet but she is still staying hydrated so that is good.

[@JacquelinePresnell-kl3cl]

That looks sooo good. Thanks for sharing.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

You are so welcome

[@ShelbyBunten]

Calvin and Marie that food looks delicious so good to see you both I love Mexican food too I just have to make that❤️ Shelby

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Shelby. We really enjoyed this meal.

[@Stinson.Homestead]

Oh my goodness! Looks so good! Going to try this.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@janetknowles3134]

Thanks for sharing Can not wait till make one looks so yummy

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

My pleasure 😊 Thanks very much Janet

[@mayleanabowersock1325]

Oh boy this sounds good ❤😮

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@deloresmullikin2564]

Going to make this tonight it looks so gòod

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@suedatesman5616]

Looks great. Sure am going to try it. Wish we had smell avision

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

It's so good! Thanks very much

[@allenmatthies2723]

Love taco potatoes recipe and sausage cabbage

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Allen

[@carolgreen6608]

I made this dish and it tasted great.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Glad you liked it

[@JayneDukes]

Looks delicious

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you 😋

[@patriciafaye7448]

That looks so good

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

It was. Thanks very much

[@cherylp.3347]

Hi, just discovered your channel. Looks Yum! I’m going to make this. Thanks for sharing.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Welcome! Thanks very much

[@oliviag8807]

❤❤❤❤❤ It looks fantastic ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you! 🤗

[@kathystewart8509]

looks good.I need to try that recipe.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

It's so good! Thanks very much

[@PretirementDays]

This will be my favorite too! Thanks

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@dianewilliams5271]

I want to try this sometimes. It looks really good!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

It's so good! Thanks very much

[@CarriesCulinaryCrafts]

looks delicious, I will definitely try! I just stumbled on you channel while editing my own dinner video tp upload on my channel, I am glad I did. I do a lot of prepping and cooking, preserving etc. Similar to your channel, I subscribed!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Sounds great! Thanks very much.

[@lindalou1460]

Sounds great

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@ShandaMedlin]

Looks delicious 😊

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you 😋

[@heathergains2448]

Hello🙂 looks delicious. I'm going to make it soon🍴

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

It's so good! Thanks very much

[@christinerepoff4808]

This looks so good. I hope to try it soon. Good call on the macaroni.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Christine. We just wanted to thank you again for your gift. We went to our favorite Mexican restaurant last week and today we went to the local Pic-O-Deli for lunch after seeing the doctor for my test results. My test results were good. We appreciate both of those meals from you. Have a Blessed week, Calvin and Marie

[@christinerepoff4808]

Happy to hear that. God bless you both.

[@beckyclemons879]

Looks really good!!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@deloresmendoza7674]

The taco mac looks good. Thanks for sharing 😋 I just sub. your channel!! 🙂

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Welcome!! Thanks very much

[@rennierad]

Good evening Calvin and Marie, This fits right in our budget and it looks absolutely delicious. We will certainly give it a try and thank you for the recipe.❤💕 Much love, Rennie

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Our pleasure! Thanks very much

[@silvialivick3034]

I’m getting paid on the 3rd and my grocery haul will have these ingredients for me to make

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@tree20707]

Greetings ya’ll from Tree in MD. Just made this and somehow mine wasn’t as creamy and liquidy as yalls and I added a lot more noodles which I think took away some of the flavor cuz even tho I used a half can of Rotel, I didn’t feel it was very flavorful but my 22 yr old will tear it up( which is why I used a lot more pasta)anyway and maybe I’ll try it again with some different things. It was very fast and easy thanks for showing me.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much. If you added more noodles then it absorbed the creamy liquid. Try it with less noodles. We really enjoyed this meal.

[@jeanniefox3350]

Every recipe I’ve tried of yours has been delicious and I can’t wait to try this one. Marie the salad reminded me of a salad Zaxby’s has Asian Zensation, love it so hopefully I can find this salad kit. Did you find it a Walmart? Sending 🫶🙏 your way!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Yes it was a salad kit from Walmart but I added tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, olives, cheese and croutons to it.

[@angelalage4447]

I made this tonight for dinner and we enjoyed it very much! I only had half pound of ground beef so I added about a cup of black beans. Also I used the tomatoes with green chiles and about a tbsp of finely chopped jalapeños I had frozen from last summer too. So yummy! My sweet husband had two big helpings. Also had an avocado ranch salad kit along with it. 👍🏼 a keeper for sure!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

That sounds great Angela. I'm glad that you enjoyed it.

[@lindapeterson7166]

Hello Marie & Calvin,another delicious Mexican recipe.My teenage grandchildren will love this.Thank you so much for sharing.I enjoy new recipes.Have a wonderful tomorrow!❤️

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks so much Linda

[@DarlenE1362]

🌮🌮🌮 Mac. recipe sounds and looks very scrumptious..🌮🌮🌮 Thanks for sharing..

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you 😋

[@sheryleldridge6597]

Good evening Calvin and Marie. Food looks absolutely delicious 😋. Must try recipe. Have a Blessed Day 😊

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you! You too!

[@conniemccollam2605]

Good afternoon Calvin and Marie. This looks so good& mushrooms sound like a good addition. Quick & easy. Thanks . Take care, good news Calvin& Marie love your hair that way. Sending 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 🙏.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Connie

[@lulamcrae2851]

Hello Calvin and Marie,That really looks good it's something that I will give a try and plus it's not too expensive.I love Mexican food. Y'all be blessed and enjoy the rest of y'all's week.❤❤❤

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks so much Lula Mae. We really enjoyed this meal.

[@KayNay-o5h]

I enjoy watching you guys!! ❤ that salad kit looked so delicious…what is the name of the kit? Thanks for sharing.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much. The salad kit was Taylor Farms Mediterranean Crunch Salad Kit.

[@cherylagnew5980]

Good afternoon Calvin and Marie 👋👋👍🥰👍♥️♥️♥️✌️🙏😋😋😋😋😋

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Hello 👋 Cheryl

[@natalijaparadiso7566]

Good evening, Calvin and Marie. That looks so delicious , I'm definitely going to make this I love easy and simple recipes with my work schedule.....thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe, sending prayers, and sunshine 🌞 your way

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Our pleasure! It was really delicious.

[@KarenJones-t4o]

Hey y'all 🤠🎉. Ole 🎉 Marie definitely loves her salad!! My sister does as well with almost every meal, even if it's just tomato and cheese 🧀. I enjoy Mexican 🌮🌯🌮🌯🌮 anything 😂 This is a keeper 👏. God bless 🙏😇

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

It's so good! Thanks very much Karen

[@oliversmom9509]

That looks delicious Calvin.😋 Marie, you have the best job...taste tester..! Have a Blessed evening!🌻✨

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you! You too!

[@jackie6582]

Your dinner looked really yummy thank you for sharing 👍🙏

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

It was, thanks very much

[@realitycheck723]

I have a question which is probably a regional tradition. I am a new transplant to the south (from the north). Marie you mentioned you would be sitting in the carport to eat your meal. I have seen others sitting in their carports as opposed to their front porches. I am unfamiliar with this and find it strange. Is this a regional thing??!❤ thanks! 😊

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much, that is a great question. Our front porch is not very big so our rocking chairs don't work that good on the porch. Our carport is just perfect for our rocking chairs and we love sitting out there when the weather is nice.

[@stevenwilson1762]

That looked really good. Hope you both are having a great week...Mrs.Steve

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much Mrs Steve

[@MeMe-sy4sb]

It looks delicious 😋 & that is a yummy looking salad. I ❤ a good salad.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you 😋

[@dojaman]

Wooh 😋 Looks yummy gonna try this soon 🤩 The salad looks great too.. mmm.... you are both so cute and we love your videos. Thank you for sharing with us

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@tinagonzales6426]

I'm going to make this !!! easy an looks good ... ❤ yous 2 are becoming my favorite people to watch ...

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks so much Tina

[@janetmoss-s4o]

My goodness that looks good!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@InFltSvc]

If you like garlic, you should really try it fresh, it’s cheap, last a long time stored in a dark cool place but NOT the refrigerator. Just get a garlic press that is cheap and your are all set. You would not believe the difference. I try to use all fresh in anything I cook.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

We have tried it before but we just prefer the easy way of getting it already diced. As we get older we take any shortcuts that we can. Thanks very much.

[@mrsblueblood]

That looks very good! Did you like this better than the taco hash brown dish you made in the crock pot recently? I think I'm going to try one of these soon, but now I don't which one to start with! Have a good rest of the week. - Laura

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

They both were good but I think I liked this one the best.

[@jackie6582]

🙋‍♀️🌻

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@suedatesman5616]

I’m going to make this sometime next week, I wonder how Rotell would work with this

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

It will work fine. Thanks very much

[@angelabrockman7816]

YUM!

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@ramonahatter9887]

What salad kit did you use 🎉

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

It was a Taylor Farms Mediterranean salad kit from Walmart and I added some extra things to it.

[@allenmatthies2723]

Looks good

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks very much

[@robinpeyton3602]

Looks delicious

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thank you 😋