VELVEETA TACO BAKE RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook spaghetti to al dente as directed on package.
• In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix, water, chiles and cumin; stir until well blended. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese and the spaghetti; stir well to blend. Pour mixture into baking dish. Scatter cheese cubes throughout casserole, and push gently into pasta mixture. Top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In 12-inch ovenproof skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; drain. In small bowl, place 1/2 teaspoon of the taco seasoning mix; set aside. Add remaining seasoning mix and water to skillet. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture has thickened and liquid has reduced. Pour into medium bowl. Carefully wipe out skillet. Spray with cooking spray.
• Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Separate each biscuit into 2 rounds. Cut each cheese stick into 4 equal pieces. Place 2 pieces of cheese on center of each biscuit round. Fold edges up and over cheese; pinch firmly to seal; roll into a ball. Place around edge of skillet with pinched end facing down.
• Pour beef mixture into center of skillet. To small bowl with 1/2 teaspoon seasoning mix, add melted butter; blend. Brush biscuits with butter mixture. Bake 23 to 27 minutes or until biscuits are cooked through and deep golden brown on top.
• In large microwavable bowl, microwave Velveeta™ cheese and 1 cup salsa uncovered on High 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every 60 seconds, until smooth. Pour over beef mixture in skillet. Bake 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve with remaining ingredients as toppings.