Turkey Taco Mac and Cheese

Name: Turkey Taco Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/3 pounds ground turkey; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 cup chopped onion (1 small onion); 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 (28-ounce can crushed tomatoes); 1 (8-ounce can) tomato sauce; 1 1/2 cups water; 2 (1-ounce packets each) taco seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 10-ounce uncooked elbow macaroni (2 1/4 cups); 1/3 cup pickled jalapeño peppers, chopped; 8 ounces shredded cheese (I used taco blend)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:30min

Make Turkey Taco Mac and Cheese for an easy, satisfying family dinner. With ground turkey, packaged shredded cheese, and a few pantry items, it is a simple one-pot meal you are sure to make again and again.

Updated at: Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:05:54 GMT