Easiest. Mexi-Mac. EVER.

This post will be straightforward and to the point.

You're hungry.

And you just got home from work.

You're tired.

The maid didn't show up to clean your house, nor did the personal chef to prepare your dinner.

Well crap.

Here comes the age-old question: what's for dinner?

This is what you're going to make for dinner.

Right now!!

It's delicious, I promise.

Mexican-Style Macaroni & Cheese

Here's what you need:

Just these guys. That's it.

Rotel.

Corn.

Black beans.

And your favorite box of macaroni and cheese WITH A SAUCE PACKET.

Not the powder kind. It won't work as well.

Now cook the mac & cheese according to package directions.

Drain your corn and beans.

I know it's hard.

You can even drain your pasta on top of these two and then dump it back into your pot

That's what I did:

After adding the cheese packet and Rotel, stir until combined.

Now eat!

Mmm.

So good.

If you really wanted, you could add taco-seasoned ground turkey or beef.

But for this recipe, if you ask me, ain't nobody got time for that!

I can't help you clean your house.

Sorry!

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