Cowboy Mac and Cheese

Creamy, cheesy Cowboy Mac and Cheese gets a bold twist with hearty additions like seasoned meat, tomatoes, jalapeños, corn, beans and onions.

March 17, 2025 · 1 min · 42 words · Becky Smith

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Tops down shot of cowboy mac and cheese in a skillet, garnished with sliced jalapeño.

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Overhead shot of labeled cowboy mac and cheese ingredients.

Ground beef, onions and jalapeños cooking in a skillet.

Butter and flour being whisked into the ground beef mixture.

Whole milk, black beans, corn and canned tomatoes with green chilies added to the skillet.

Overhead shot of the cheese, chili powder and salt and pepper added to the mixture.

Cooked noodles are added to the skillet with the cheesy, creamy beef mixture.

Everything is stirred together in a skillet and topped with shredded cheddar cheese.

Close up shot of someone pulling a scoop of cowboy mac and cheese out of the skillet.

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