Chili Mac Baked Potato Recipe
chili, mac n cheese, cheddar, sour cream, red onion
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Ingredients
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Chili
Mac and Cheese
Toppings
Potatoes
Method
Prepare the Potatoes
- 1
Bake the Potatoes
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and prick the russet potatoes with a fork. Place them directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet and bake for about 45-60 minutes, or until fork-tender.
Make the Chili
- 2
Cook the Meat
In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- 3
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Make the Mac and Cheese
- 5
Cook the Pasta
In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 6
- 7
Combine Pasta and Cheese
Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until well combined.
Assemble the Chili Mac Baked Potato
- 8
- 9
Layer the Ingredients
Spoon a generous amount of chili into each potato, followed by a layer of mac and cheese.
- 10
Add Toppings
Top with sour cream, diced red onion, and chopped green onions as desired.
