A delicious fun twist on Velveeta Shells and Cheese! This Tex Mex Velveeta Shells and Cheese Recipe combines classic Velveeta Shells and Cheese with hamburger and flavored tomatoes.
Tex-Mex Velveeta Shells and Cheese Recipe
I can't believe we first shared this recipe almost seven years ago! It is still one of my husband's favorite meals. I love that it is so dang easy to whip up!
I am pretty sure he would eat this for dinner any chance he can. I love making Velveeta Shells and Cheese since I can set aside a plain bowl for me and then make John a fun bowl with his favorite toppings. Can you tell we have very different tastes in food!
Ingredients
- Velveeta Shells and Cheese
- Hamburger
- Ro-Tel
Three ingredients that is all you need to whip up this recipe!
I use mild or spicy Ro-Tel tomatoes depending on what mood we are in. It is up to you how spicy you make this dish.
You can also add in bacon if you want to change up the flavor a bit more.
I added a handful of Fritos Chips to the plate to enhance the Tex-Mex flavors. They were a fun addition to dinner. I will suggest having a couple of extra napkins if you try to eat the Tex-Mex Velveeta Shells and Cheese with the Fritos. I made quite a mess as I tried to eat but it was a lot of fun!
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Tex-Mex Velveeta Shells and Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 boxes Velveeta Shells and Cheese
- 1 pound hamburger
- 2 cans RO-TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
Instructions
- Cook Velveeta Shells and Cheese according to the box directions
- Brown the hamburger
- Drain the liquid out of the cans of Ro-Tel
- Once the hamburger is browned add in the 2 cans of Ro-Tel and stir until combined
- Combine Velveeta Shells and Cheese and the Hamburger/Ro-Tel mix in a big bowl
Nutrition
Recipe originally shared on June 17, 2013. Updated on May 4, 2020
Nicole
I made this as listed but added a little minced garlic as I browned the meat. I didn't find it spicy at all, neither did my husband who is less adventurous than I am. I'll try the suggestion of seasoning the beef with taco packet for more flavor.
Tara Willo
Wow. This is a REALLY easy dinner! I'm still kind of new in the kitchen (I still stand about a yard away from any pan with popping grease in it) but I LOVE cooking! And I definitely wanna make this.
kara cargill
I just made this tonight. Super easy. However super spicy If you like spicy stuff then you will like this. My kiddos (11 and almost 4) did not like it because of the spice. My husband said it has a kick to it but it is good. If I make it again I may do one can of Rotel and one can diced tomatoes.
Rebecca
I loved this! Super simple recipe for a tasty meal. I did use two cans of mild Rotel and it was perfect!
Tammilee
So glad you loved the recipe Rebecca! I love how easy it is to make.
Brytney
My fiancé and I have very different tastes too. Only with us, I like the super spicy stuff and he's more of the keep it plain type. I am definitely going to make this soon though and see if he'll eat it. Maybe I'll split it in half and add the spicy rotel to mine and mild for him. I like how it'll be easy to customize. I also wonder how a can of bean-less chili will taste instead of the ground beef. Hmmmmm. I'll try both and let you know!
Thanks for the recipe!
Nikki Walters
My husband and I love this dish! This is what he requested for me to make for his birthday dinner back in February because he loves it so much!! I'm making it again tonight for him! 🙂
Tammilee
So glad you enjoy the recipe!
Rose
Excellent and easy. I cut everything in half as there are only two of us. I used the mild rotel.
Heather
This was delicious!!! However, I think it only needs one can of rotel. We used 1.5 and it was super spicy. I couldn't imagine actually putting two cans in.
Danielle
Next time use the Mild Rotel and it won't be spicy at all. That's what I use so my kids will eat it.
Hannah Camille
I love this recipe! I'm making it for my boyfriend this weekend and he's super pumped! What's the best side dish with this? I definitely want some kind of green and I'm also making cornbread. Any suggestions? Thanks!!!