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    Home » Casserole Recipes

    Chili Macaroni Casserole

    Published: Nov 2, 2020 · Modified: Jul 26, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    Do you love chili? Do you love macaroni and cheese? If so, I am about to make you very happy. Why not combine these two great meals into one awesome casserole? This Chili Macaroni Casserole is the ultimate in comfort food. It is meaty, cheesy and delicious. The kind of meal your family will love on a cold night.

    Combine chili and mac and cheese to make this Chili Macaroni Casserole from Mess for Less. It is meaty, cheesy and delicious.
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    Why you need to make this chili macaroni casserole

    • Flavorful - smoky and cheesy.
    • Filling - this hearty meal will keep you satisfied.
    • Family friendly - has a taste the whole family will love! The cheesy pasta reminds kids of mac and cheese while the ground beef adds protein.
    Chili Macaroni Casserole

    Ingredients

    • ground beef
    • chopped onion
    • minced garlic
    • elbow macaroni
    • tomato paste
    • diced tomatoes
    • diced chiles
    • kidney beans
    • chili powder
    • cumin
    • salt and pepper
    • shredded cheddar/jack cheese mix
    ingredients for chili mac and cheese

    How to make

    Before you start preparing this chili mac casserole, you'll want to preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

    Cook macaroni according to package directions.

    Next, cook ground beef, onion and garlic in a large and deep skillet over medium heat until beef has browned. Drain.

    ground beef, onions and garlic in a skillet

    Add tomato paste, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, diced green chilies, cumin, chili powder, and salt and pepper to the skillet. Stir to get all of these ingredients thoroughly combined. 

    skillet chili

    Now it's time to add the cooked pasta and one cup of shredded cheese to the skillet and stir to distribute evenly.

    cooking chili macaroni and cheese

    Place the mixture in a greased 2.5 to 3 quart casserole dish and bake for 20 minutes at 375 degrees.

    chili mac and cheese in a white casserole dish

    Now it's time to remove the chili mac and cheese casserole from the oven and top it with the remaining 1 cup of cheese. Then place the casserole back in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

    cheesy chili mac casserole

    If you are a fan of ooey gooey cheesy dishes, than this is for you!

    serving chili macaroni casserole

    This chili mac casserole recipe is perfect for feeding a hungry family. It is hearty and filling and it is one recipe your family will ask for again and again!

    chili macaroni casserole

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    📖 Recipe

    Chili Macaroni Casserole

    Combine chili and mac and cheese to make this Chili Macaroni Casserole from Mess for Less. It is meaty, cheesy and delicious.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 588kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb ground beef
    • ½ cup diced onion
    • 2 cloves minced garlic
    • 8 oz elbow macaroni (½ of a 16oz box)
    • 6 oz tomato paste
    • 15 oz can diced tomatoes
    • 4 oz can diced chiles
    • 15 oz can kidney beans
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • ¼ teaspoon cumin
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 2 cups shredded cheddar/jack cheese mix

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    • Cook macaroni according to package directions.
    • Cook beef, onion and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until beef has browned. Drain.
    • Add to skillet: tomato paste, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, diced green chilies, cumin, chili powder, and salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
    • Add the cooked pasta and one cup of shredded cheese to the skillet and stir to distribute evenly.
    • Place the mixture in a greased 3 quart casserole dish and bake for 20 minutes at 375 degrees.
    • Remove casserole from oven and top with remaining 1 cup of cheese. Place the casserole back in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 872mg | Potassium: 971mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 966IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 358mg | Iron: 5mg
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    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    How can I make this baked chili mac more spicy?

    Add some cayenne pepper or diced jalapenos.

    Can I make a meatless chili mac casserole?

    Yes, you can leave out the meat and add one more can of kidney beans.

    What other meat can I use in this recipe?

    It will work well with ground chicken or turkey.

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    Comments

    1. Julia

      November 03, 2020 at 1:15 am

      5 stars
      We love this chili macaroni casserole! It's so tasty and we love how comforting this food is!

    2. Katie

      November 02, 2020 at 11:13 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so good! Can't wait to try it.

    3. Beth

      November 02, 2020 at 10:31 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious and yummy! My family is going to love this recipe! I can't wait to give this a try!

    4. Nart at Cooking with Nart

      November 02, 2020 at 9:31 pm

      Yum! I don't normally eat kidney beans but I'm sure I definitely won't notice them in something this indulging!

    5. Kathryn D

      November 02, 2020 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      Wow this Chili Mac Casserole is my kinda meal!! So easy to make too. This recipe will be on repeat in our house. Thank you!

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