It’s about this time of year that I get tired of the same old, same old. I’ve had enough of the cold weather, being stuck indoors and eating the same meals over and over. So, when I find myself in a repetitious food rut like this, you know what I do?
I twist the dish! I take a favorite recipe and turn it into something completely (or slightly) different.
We’re all about food hacks these days, right? Right!
So, let me show you how I took Kraft Macaroni & Cheese and twisted it into a taste sensation, which I’m calling Mexi-Mac Tostada Bowls. It may be my favorite food hack to date. It’s soooooo good!
At first glance, this recipe idea might seem a little crazy, but I promise you the flavors of all these ingredients come together and make mealtime magic.
Plus, it only takes 20 minutes from start to finish, so it makes an excellent weeknight dinner option on busy days. I used ground beef in the recipe and it works perfectly, but you could use ground turkey, shredded pork or maybe even chop up a chicken breast. Go with what you love!
There’s no wrong way to twist a dish as long as it tastes good to you, and I can pretty much guarantee this one will leave your tummy smiling.
As a Kraft Tastemaker, I’m happy to be sharing the actual recipe on Kraft’s website, so click here to get it!
Enjoy!
Lois @Walking on Sunshine Recipes says
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Kate says
Oh my! This looks soooo good!
Thanks for stopping by and partying with us at the Wake Up Wednesday link party!
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Michelle says
Fun idea for a twist on Mexican night!
Miz Helen says
What a fun idea for the Tostada Bowls. Happy St. Patrick’s Day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Julia says
I am pretty sure my kids would love these bowls!
Amanda says
We definitely get in those food ruts too… happens to the best of us! Those tostada bowls look fantastic! Thanks for sharing at Friday Favorites this week 🙂
Christine from So Domestically Challenged says
Ooh! That looks yummy! I never would have thought to put mac n cheese in a tostada bowl.
Cathy says
Sign me up for one of these tostada bowls! This looks absolutely mouthwatering delicious! I love the different flavors and textures! I would love for you to share this on my new link party Making Memories Mondays happening now! 🙂
Cathy
Mistee Dawn says
Yum! These look so good. This will definitely be a meal for my family this weekend.
Melissa @ This Girls Life Blog says
I would have never thought to put mac & cheese in this. My daughter would probably love it.
Tonya says
This is certainly a combination I would not normally consider but everything goes with Mac & Cheese right? I think I need to try it.
Kelly Hutchinson says
Oh my goodness, my kids and I would just love these. I am always looking for new ways to incorporate favorite foods into something new.
Eliz Frank says
What an attractive looking dish. For me food has to be aesthetically appealing too. This looks delicious.
Raijean says
that looks so good, I love how I can play with this recipe…mix and match
Pamela :: Still Dating My Spouse says
Those look delish…I would try these minus the beans.
Singapore Mum Blog says
ohhh the colors are amazing! Looks yummy!!
Tonia @TheChattyMomma says
I’m loving this. I’m showing my husband so he can make these for me.
Caitlin says
Oh wow! You are so creative!! I would have never thought to make a mexican dish with mac and cheese – but this looks good! Well done!
Carly says
This looks delish!!!
Kait says
Anything with Mac and Cheese sounds like a go,for me! I love,those tostado bowls for salads too!
adrienne z says
This looks very good and it also looks like it is relatively easy to make. I, personally, would leave out the jalapeno peppers (gives me heartburn) and would add more black olives and some GUAC!!
GINA STEVENS says
Looks super yummy!
Lisa Kerr says
I never think about Mac & Cheese when I think about Mexican food, but this looks so good, I can’t wait to try this recipe out.
Thanks for sharing all these delicious recipes!!
kath g says
I really like the idea of this. Great as is, and I can think of many things to add to it for variety and to use veggies in season. It seems so well rounded, and pretty much covers the food groups (i think avocado is actually a fruit, so if i put some guacamole on top i think that it covers ALL the food groups). It looks wonderful too, so win, win.
Ty says
What a fantastic looking meal. This looks like something my family would totally love.
Maureen says
Oooh yum that looks so delicious and something that my son would love too.
OurFamilyWorld says
That looks just so great. My mouth started watering when i saw that picture.
Andrea Kruse says
This would be a huge hit in our house. Growing up, my Dad would always dree up our Kraft Mac and Cheese. I love everything you added to this bowl, and am so tempted to try to stir the screen! How fun to be a Kraft taster!
Alysia from My Domestic Dish says
This would be a great midnight snack for me, although I think (with the ingredients) my family may kill me if I serve it to them. My kids hate KD, my hubby hates beans etc. Once in a while though, as an adult, I’ve craved KD lol
Renee Patterson Travis says
It is just my husband and I so something easy like this is perfect for us! Great idea!!!
Sarah @ Must Have Mom says
Mac and cheese remixes usually win my affection pretty easy anyways, but you took this to the next level! It looks absolutely amazing! How creative.
Leela says
That’s so creative! I’m going to try making this for my family.
Crystal Rogers Walker says
I love anything Mexican lol this looks very good and I will try it this weekend, it looks very easy to make and I bet it is very good, thank you
Matea says
Yumm! I love simple and delicious meals. Your idea is perfect!!!
Stacy says
I would never think to eat Mac and Cheese out of a tostada bowl, even though I have added Ro-tel tomatoes and taco beef to mac and cheese for a meal. I will definitely have to try this!
Marcie W. says
This combo is awesome and looks so super tasty! I know the kids would get a kick out of these as well.
Jennifer Sikora says
I would have never thought to put Macaroni in my tostada bowls. This looks yummy!
Rocco Viola says
what a great party treat. simple fun and fast to make.
Tammy S says
As soon as I saw the picture you had me hooked! These look so good! Plus I like that it’s something that I know the kids would eat. You can also customize them to each persons likes. Thanks for the recipe!
the pinterested parent says
We are huge Mexican lovers in out home. My husband would love this.
Christine Tolhurst says
My husband likes anything mixed with mac and cheese. I will have to show him these!
Annie M says
This looks like a quick & easy dish! I’d add some avocado/guac to this as well, yum!
Heather says
My daughter would love this meal!
Tess says
That’s a nice recipe for dinner for the kids. Looks like something I need to make!
Amanda says
Oh the kids will love this! I will have to add this to our menu this week!
Maggie says
That looks wonderful! I would make these with chicken! So good!
Michelle @ Dishes and Dust Bunnies says
That’s a really cool combination! I can’t wait to try this out!
Censie says
What a great idea. – a twist on taco tuesday!
Lauren says
I am obsessed with taco bowls, and these look amazing!! I am totally going to make these soon!!
Lorane says
This looks so good. The Pictures really sold this post. The greatest part is .. the recipe is super easy to prepare
Dhemz Apdian - Dias says
oh, my! that’s looks like a bomb…I want some!
April @ Everyday Fitness and Nutrition says
That’s definitely a creative twist on taco bowls but I can see where it would work. I love quick and easy meals like this.
Joanne Gregory says
These look wonderful! And it is something I could easily fix but know that my whole family would love it and ask me to keep the recipe!
Yona Williams says
That is so different to incorporate the mac and cheese into the tostada bowls. I wanna try this…I love meals like this, especially when accompanied by sour cream!
Holly @ Woman Tribune says
These look so good, and so colorful! Love how you put them together. I cannot get enough mac and cheese, and have made casseroles with tomatoes and beef to make it a little more exciting. Love this idea!
Kristin says
Mmmm, these would be great on taco Tuesday!
Krystal says
This is exactly what I want for dinner. I love anything MExican!
Debbie L. says
These look delicious! I will be making these! I bought a bowl maker mold this past weekend.
Ave says
I love Mexican food! Your Mexi-Mac Tostada Bowls look really mouthwatering and I’m glad that they are really easy to make. I think that even my picky eater would love these bowls. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Lexie Lane says
Oh gosh! Here’s another one of your recipes that look so fabulous! You really should be a professional photographer as you always know how to angle images so that we can actually truly love what you want us to love! These are mouth watering!
Christie says
YUM! Mexican and Mac is always a good idea! This looks delicious!
Elizabeth @ Food Ramblings says
Those look amazing! Love all the colors!
CourtneyLynne says
OMg these look absolutely delicious!!! I love anything mexican!! Yum!!!!
Ashleigh Walls says
What a great combination! These are two foods my son really loves, never thought about putting them together like this but it’s brilliant.
Tisha Berg | Biz Mommy says
This definitely looks like a good and easy mid-week dinner option. My kids love tacos, so I know they’d be happy if I made this. I might leave the mac & cheese out of my portion, but I’m sure the kids will really like that little twist.
Veronica says
that looks so yummy! I love tostado bowls. It looks pretty easy to prepare too
Marya says
Our boys would LOVE this – it looks so fun!!
April Decheine says
That looks so delicious, my husband would love this, I love macaroni and cheese, such a quick and easy dish.
Stefani Tolson says
I would never thought of adding mac and cheese. My kids would LOVE these!
Katriza @ Everything Home Life says
That looks really yummy! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says
Mmm, I love this with the mac and cheese! I’ll try making these tonight!
Cat Davis says
What a fun meal! I bet my kids would go crazy for that, they could fill it with all their favorite stuff … which would probably be a ton of black olives and sour cream. lol
valerie g says
those actually look really good. I like changing things up a bit from what we are used to. makes the dish a little more exciting.
Patricia Figurski says
Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Kori says
I can’t say that I’d think to combine those flavors but it does sound pretty appealing. Might use a different mac and cheese though.
HilLesha says
That is an interesting, yet delightful sounding twist on macaroni and cheese. I’m sure this would be a big hit in my household!
Alissa Apel says
I never thought of this. It looks great! Yes I’ll have some. 🙂
Beth says
This looks delish and so easy to make. We often eat tostadas for dinner, don’t know why I didn’t think of making them in bowl form!
Katherine G says
This looks so delicious! This would be a big hit in my home. Especially with the macaroni. My kids love macaroni.
Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says
That looks like it’s straight off a restaurant table! My kids would love the edible bowls.
Debbie Denny says
Mac n Cheese is a fantastic idea. Love new bowl ideas.
Roselynn says
A mix of everything I love eating. I’ve never heard of tostada bowls like this, but it’s so delicious!
Brittany says
With mac and cheese? That’s genius! It’s taking tostadas to the next level. Yum!!
Fi Ní Neachtáin says
I love Mexican food and this looks so delicious! I love the mixture of ingredients in the bowls 🙂
Crystal says
Looks yummy! I always ground turkey in my tacos.
Maureen @ A Debt Free Stress Free Life says
I love mexican food and these look fabulous. Thanks for posting
Jessica Harlow says
I love these Tostada Bowls! And adding Kraft mac & cheese is brilliant. My kids eat it at least once a week!
Lisa Brown says
altogether is can make a really nice meal; everything you like, in one edible bowl.
Estelle says
I get bored too, around this time of year. This looks like a nice change of pace from the usual mac & cheese and pizza that’s a staple in my house.
Tammilee Tips says
Oh my goodness these bowls look amazing!!! I never thought to try mac and cheese like this before.
Michelle F. says
the addition of the mac and cheese is genius! I have to try this.
Cara (@StylishGeek) says
I love Tostada bowls but never really thought of adding Kraft macaroni and cheese in it. It looks delish though!
Rosey says
My youngest two won’t eat any mac and cheese unless it’s Kraft. I bet they’d like these Tostada Bowls!
Amanda Love says
I’m loving these and think I might just make these this weekend. I’m so pinning this so I can remember.
gingermommyrants says
These look so good i am excited to try this recipe. I think my family will be thrilled to try something new.
touristmeetstraveler says
I really love this recipe, the addition of the mac is really cool!
[email protected] says
My family is a little bored with dinner. I bet they would enjoy this.
s.w. says
Looks so delicious! I would top it with onions
Christina says
These look yummy! What a fun twist on two classic favorites!
Tammy @ creativekkids says
How creative! It looks so yummy. It’s a recipe kids and adults will love!
Stephanie says
What a great recipe! It looks delicious and I think my son would be thrilled if I made this for dinner. Love how the bowl is edible too! Fun!
Stephen says
WOW these are the best idea! I love these for the look and the taste!
Life as a Convert says
I’ve never had mac with Mexican, but I think this combo works really well.
Lois Alter Mark says
What a delicious sounding dish! I am definitely going to have to try this!
Dawn says
This looks delicious! I like the mac and cheese added in! Tasty!
Sara P. (@SensiblySara) says
Seriously BRILLIANT! These would be a huge hit with my family so I’m adding them to next week’s meal plan!
Kathleen Kennedy-Leon says
My husband would LOVE this–he is into the spicy side of things–thanks for the inspiration
Chelley @ AisForAdelaide says
Oh my gosh, these look amazing! I know hubby will love these with a lime beer this summer!
Echo says
This looks like a great mexi-mac idea! I wonder if my son would like it…
We may have to give this a try!
celebbabylaundry says
This looks so yummy, I love the addition of the mac and cheese; this is a recipe I’ll try out for sure!
The Mid-Atlantic Foodie says
Mac and cheese is always a good choice. I love adding jalapenos to mine, hold the beans please! LOL!
Melissa Vera says
I never would have thought to add jalepenos to mac and cheese, Thanks for these tips.
Melissa says
Mmmmm, I love taco bowls! Those look delicious!
Lee says
This recipe is my dream come true. I even bookmarked it, and that is a big deal. Mac n Cheese and mexican. I might serve this at the vow renewal.
Lee
Crystal says
It’s like two people coming together! When a tostada falls in love with mac & cheese…
Elizabeth O. says
Mac and cheese in a taco shell?? You got me there!!! I’m salivating right now!
Athena says
Actually to me that looks awesome – just as good as mac and cheese with hotdogs in it!
Courtney says
What a clever idea, and it looks yummy! I bet the kiddos would totally go for this!
Brittany says
Ohmigosh, I would inhale this in a heartbeat. Looks delicious and I love that there are so many ways to make the flavors yours.
Melissa Vera says
I never would have thought of putting mac and cheese in with mexican food. I am going to do this next time I make taco salads.
Chrysa says
That is such a clever idea. I think my husband would LOVE it! He loves mac & cheese with just about everything – especially alongside ground beef.
Ann Bacciaglia says
These look so good. I am excited to try making these. My kids will love them.
Digna D. says
Mmmmm, that looks so tasty. I’m sending my hubby this so he can make it for us one night. Thank you for sharing.
Nina Say says
I never thought I would say this, but here goes nothing. Mac and cheese and beans look so good together!
AJ @ Roaming Family Adventures says
I never thought of putting macaroni and tacos together- I’m sure my family would get a kick out of it!
Kathy says
Those look so good! My daughters and I would have a lot of fun making these. I’ll have to put this on my list of recipes to make. Thanks for sharing.
Patty H says
These look so yummy. I want one right now. What a great idea!
vanessa: brite&bubbly says
Wow I would have never thought to put mac and cheese in a tostada bowl. Way to mix it up! I’ll have to try these for sure.
Donna says
I love mixing foods together and remember when I was young mixing my mac ‘n cheese into a bowl of pinto beans at my grandma’s… I thought it was such a great flavor combination. I know I’d love this! Will definitely be trying this!
lisa says
This looks so good I bet my kids would even love it!
Pam says
Mine too! My son can be pretty picky but this seems like a meal he would be all over.
Amber Nelson says
Those looks sooo good. I would love to make these for dinner!
Ana @ Miami Mommy Savings says
OMG, that looks SOOOOOOO good. We love, love, love Mexican food and this look like something everyone in my family would enjoy. Thanks for sharing your recipe with us.
Crystal says
What an amazing recreation of a family favorite. I’m trying to get my kids to eat less “kid food,” and this would make a great transition meal.
Avry says
I have never tried taco’s with macaroni like this but it looks like something we would really like. I’ll have to remember this next time I’m making taco’s
{Erica}EverythingMomandBaby says
Adding the macaroni is brilliant!
Pam says
These sound so good! I love taco macaroni, so this recipe is definitely one that I can’t wait to try.
Stacey- Travel Blogger says
This looks delicious! I am a huge fan of Mexican foods!
Jenny Temcio says
I love tostada bowls! They are so great and convenient when eating taco salad.
Dawn says
This looks delicious! Two of my daughter’s favorite foods are Mexican foods and Mac and Cheese!
becca says
oh yummy. My family would love this it is two of their favorite things combined.
Cheryl says
I haven’t used my taco shell pans yet, but this looks like a good recipe to try them with.
[email protected] Spirit Mommy says
I’ve never made a tostada dish but now I want to! My kids would go crazy for this. 🙂 Thanks for sharing, and for the great photos!
David Fultner says
Looks tasty. I would add some cilantro and lime.
Laura Funk says
My kids would love these! Take tacos and mac n cheese and this is the best dinner ever
ourfamilyworld says
I would die for this dish. It brightens my cold winter days
Tammy Litke says
Oooh this is something my family would actually eat! Isn’t it fun that we both posted Mac & Cheese twists within a couple of days?! It is of course the ultimate comfort food especially in winter 🙂
Crystal says
I saw it as a definite sign I needed more mac & cheese in my life!
Theresa says
I never thought to use mac and cheese in a Mexican dish. Brilliant idea!
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says
That looks delish! I could use one of those bowls right now! I skipped breakfast and didn’t have lunch yet, at this rate I should just call it dinner! 🙂
Debbie Welchert says
Oh boy this looks so yummy! What a great mixture. I’ll have to make it for me and my husband. It’s time to try something new.
aimee fauci says
Oh sweet love and mac and cheese! This is my kind of dish. I can taste it right now! I would have never thought to do this.
Cyn Hughes says
So cute (and looks delicious)! Seriously, my kids will flip over this mac-n-cheese fusion. Thanks for sharing!
maria @closetohome says
I have never thought to add mac and cheese to taco night, but my kids would be very excited about this. Thanks for the idea
Nikki @ Tikkido says
Hah! What a clever way to make a box of macaroni and cheese stretch to make a meal for a whole family.
Melissa Pezza says
These look incredible. I’ve never thought of using mac and cheese in a recipe like this before, but it looks really tasty.
Shauna says
Okay, now these are super-fun. I love this idea and think it would be perfect for our next family gathering. Thanks for sharing.
Shauna says
Oh and I forgot to mention that I love that you put Mac n’ cheese in the bowls. So one-of-a-kind. Thanks for sharing.
Shirley Wood says
That looks really good to me! We love those kinds of dishes. The grandchildren would love the added mac-n-cheese. Kraft is their favorite!I’m with you, we are tired of being stuck indoors and looking for something different to eat these days too!
M from K&M: The Stay-at-Home Life says
Such a good idea. These look great.
Jesica H says
If I could have my way I would eat tacos daily! I love the added mac and cheese!! Perhaps then my kids would agree to a weekly taco night! Thanks for the great recipe!
Amy G says
Wow, that really looks good. I never thought of putting mac and cheese in there! Great idea!
Vanessa says
This looks so good. I am pinning and making this for dinner tonight. Thanks for sharing.
Adriana Martin says
What a nice dish, colorful and easy option for a family meal. This is a winner!
Cynthia R says
Man you are combining my two great food loves- mexican with mac and cheese, can’t go wrong there!
Terri Ramsey Beavers says
I love those bowls. I can think of a dozen different meals to use them with. Thanks for sharing.
Amanda O. says
Oh yum – the macaroni with the taco ingredients looks so good. I love the cute tortilla cups too.
Michelle F. says
That looks so good! I love the addition of the mac and cheese in the bowl.
Dee Mauser says
Oh yummy. I love making tostada bowls but never thought to add macaroni for an added cheese flavor and texture. Great idea!
[email protected] says
I love those bowls. The possibilities are endless for all kinds of meals, even dessert
Dawn says
This is a definite dinner for us this weekend! Everything about this is awesome!
Carra D says
Looks good. My roommate would love this. In high school I used to take mac n cheese and a can of chili and mix it but this is way better.
Tanya Lara says
I love tostada bowls! Never had them with macaroni though, usually just lettuce, cheese and beans. Something new to try. 🙂
Courtney says
Oh, yum! I love this so much! I’m always a big fan of food with a Mexican flair, and who doesn’t love mac and cheese?
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
This is a brilliant idea, and it looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Reginia Cordell says
You had me at Mexi. I love, love, love Mexican inspired foods. I think the soft texture of the noodles would have blended well with the shell as well as the other ingredients. I could absolutely see myself making this dish.
Michele says
I just happen to have a package of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese in my pantry right now! This does sound like a nice twist to plain old Mac & Cheese. Will have to go to Kraft and see this recipe.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
The mac and cheese in there looks awesome! I once had a pork sandwich with mac and cheese.
Tracey says
I can’t even! This has my husband’s name all over it. He will be so happy when I make this one for him!
Ashley says
Wow, what a unique recipe! Truly inventive. I have about 30 boxes of Annie’s I’ve been needing to use up from a previous free-with-coupon sale, I will definitely have to give this recipe a try!
Heather D. (@GirlGoneMom) says
I love mexican food. I saw these bowls in the store and plan on using them next taco night.
Tessa Smith says
This looks amazing. I am bookmarking this for later. I know it is something my husband will love.
Alli says
A 20 minute meal? I’m in! I’m sick of winter, too and love the bright, beautiful colors of your Mexi-Mac. What a creative twist on mac and cheese! Love it.
lissa crane says
This is a great idea! My kids would love this and it seems really easy too! I like the idea of using turkey to make it a little healthier and you could make some of it ahead to save time at dinner. I am definitely making this!
Mary O'Malley says
Wow that sounds pretty good! I may have to make one of these when I house sit this weekend.
rochkirstin says
20 minutes is such a quick time to spend every morning to prepare for a meal with this recipe. Kids will totally love this!
shelly peterson says
This is definitely different. I love Mexican food and mac n cheese so I would give this a try for sure.
courtney b says
now this is something different. mac and cheese plus taco bell. my sons two favorite things 🙂
Barbara Montag says
We all love Mexican food – this is a unique recipe I’d love to serve!
thanks for the recipe
Raijean says
This looks delicious, I need to try this. I love a good tostada bowl
Tough Cookie Mommy says
This is such a beautiful dish. It’s so festive and it has such great flavors.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
This looks so good! I love everything about this. The bowl. The mac and cheese. It’s all great!
brian miller says
hey i could get sown with that…mine with jalepenos please
i am intrigued by the textures of it too..esp if you get the taco meat
and pasta together…i guess it works in hamburger helper though…
Pamela Gurganus says
I think this is a flavor and ingredient combination I would have to try!
Mally says
O.M/G!!!
Kelly says
Macaroni & Cheese in a Tostada bowl. That could be very good!
Penelope says
I love these! I never had them with a mac and cheese twist before, how kid friendly!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I always say to my husband that mac & cheese makes everything better. It’s true.
Fariha @canadianmomeh.com says
We are huge on Mexican food at our house! This looks like a fun and quick lunch idea.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I love, love, love Mexican food. These sound wicked awesome 🙂