green chile mac and cheese
Another good recipe from "All You" magazine! The picture is from the magazine.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- - salt and pepper
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 6 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 - jalapeno peppers, seeded, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 4 cups milk, low-fat, warmed
- 8 ounces canned, chopped green chiles, drained
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
- 8 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups crushed corn chips (fritos)
How To Make green chile mac and cheese
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375*F; line a large baking sheet with foil. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni until al dente, about 8 minutes, or as label directs. Drain, rinse under cold water.
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Step 2Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion & jalapenos and saute until soft, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle flour on onion mixture and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk. Raise heat to medium and slowly bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in chiles. Set aside 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese. Add remaining cheddar & all of the pepper jack cheese to skillet & cook, stirring, until all cheese has melted. Season with salt & pepper.
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Step 3Add pasta to skillet; stir. Mist a 13x9" baking dish with cooking spray & add pasta mixture.
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Step 4Combine corn chips with reserved cheddar cheese; sprinkle over pasta. Place dish on lined baking sheet; bake until pasta mixture is bubbling and top is golden, 40 to 45 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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