#texmexfusion

A fusion of classic comfort food and Tex-Mex flavors, this Tamale Mac and Cheese is a hearty and flavorful dish that's sure to satisfy.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1 onion, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes. 1 can 4 oz diced green chilies. 1 packet taco seasoning. 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni. 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese. 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. 1/4 cup sliced black olives. 1/4 cup sliced jalapenos. 1 cup crushed tortilla chips.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 190C 375F. Stir-fry the onion, garlic, and ground beef in a big pan until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Get rid of extra fat. Chop up tomatoes, green chilies, and taco seasoning and add them to the bowl. Let it cook for 5 minutes. Put cooked elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, and cilantro in a large bowl. Spread half of the macaroni mix into a baking dish that has been greased. Put half of the beef mixture on top, and then sprinkle with half of the jalapenos and black olives. Add more layers with the rest of the beef mixture, black olives, jalapenos, and macaroni mixture. Put foil over it and bake for 20 minutes. Take off the foil and top with crushed tortilla chips. Bake for another 10 minutes or until the cheese melts and bubbles. Before you serve it, let it cool down for a while. Have fun!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Cheesy Tex-Mex Twice-Baked Potatoes are a tasty and filling dish that combines the tastes of Tex-Mex food with the comfort of twice-baked potatoes. These potatoes are great as a side dish or even as a main dish because they are full of cheese, vegetables, and spices.

Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes. 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. 1/2 cup sour cream. 1/4 cup chopped green onions. 1/4 cup diced tomatoes. 1/4 cup diced bell peppers. 1/4 cup sliced black olives. 1/4 cup diced jalapenos. 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro. 1 teaspoon chili powder. 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Get the oven ready by heating it up to 400F 200C. Clean the potatoes and use a fork to make several holes in each one. For about an hour, or until soft, bake the potatoes. After the potatoes have cooled down a bit, cut off the top third of each one lengthwise. Fill a bowl with potato flesh and set it aside. Leave a thin shell around the potatoes. Fill the potatoes with sour cream, green onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, jalapenos, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mash the potatoes inside out. Place the potato mix inside the potato shells again. Put the rest of the cheese on top of the potatoes. For another 15 to 20 minutes, bake until the cheese melts and starts to bubble. If you want, you can add more green onions and cilantro as a garnish. Enjoy while hot!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 80 minutes