Ingredients

  • 32 ounces, weight Velveeta Cheese
  • 1/2 pounds Ground Beef, Cooked And Drained
  • 10 ounces, weight Can Of Rotel Diced Tomatoes And Green Chiles
  • 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • 1/2 pounds Fussilini Pasta, Cooked Al Dente
  • 1 cup Crumbled Tortilla Chips
  • 1/4 cups Red Onion, Diced
  • 1 whole Green Onion, Sliced

Method

  • Make the queso by adding the Velveeta, ground beef, and Rotel into a medium-sized, microwaveable safe bowl.
  • Cover with plastic wrap, and cook in the microwave for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted.
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a large casserole dish.
  • Place the cooked pasta inside a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the queso, and stir to incorporate all of the cheese.
  • Pour into your casserole dish and top with the tortilla chips.
  • Place in the preheated oven, uncovered for 25-30 minutes.
  • When you are ready to serve, garnish with some red and green onion and dig in.
  • This is not only a great way to use up your leftovers, including the tortilla chips that your kids decide not to finish, but it is also truly a great new take on a classic mac and cheese.
  • Hope you enjoy.