5.0 from 6 votes
Cayts Green Chile Mac and Cheese
Chef Cayt's Green Chile Mac is comfort food turned gourmet with smoky green chiles and pepper jack cheese. You'll love this 20-minute meal!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 625 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons ground mustard
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni (about 4 cups)
- 2 (7 ounce cans) diced green chiles
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot over high heat, bring the 6 cups chicken broth to a boil.
- Add 2 tablespoons ground mustard and 16 ounces elbow macaroni. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8–9 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
- Turn off the heat and do not drain. Stir in 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 3 cups shredded pepper jack cheese,2 (7 ounce cans) diced green chiles and 1/2 cup heavy cream until the cheese is fully melted and forms a smooth sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
625kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
1649mg
(69%)
Potassium
256mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
975IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
650mg
(65%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 625
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 625kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1649mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 975IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 650mg | 65% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.