Green Chile Mac and Cheese
User Reviews
4.4
45 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
420 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Green Chile Mac and Cheese
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Roasted green chiles turn this average mac and cheese into a slightly spicy and flavorful baked pasta dinner!
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Ingredients
- 10 ounces macaroni or other short shaped pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, green chile powder if you can find it
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 8 ounces canned or roasted diced green chiles
- 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese or sharp cheddar
- 1/3 cup plain 2% or whole Greek yogurt, optional, but recommended for a creamier consistency.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325° F.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add in the pasta. Cook 2-3 minutes less than al dente. When the pasta is cooked drain it into a colander.
- In a 10-12" oven safe skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add in the flour and dried spices and whisk together until a paste forms. Let it cook for about a minute. Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce is smooth. Add in the diced green chiles and season with salt and pepper.
- Continue whisking until the sauce has thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and whisk in the Greek yogurt if you're using it. Add in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and whisk until it's melted and incorporated into the sauce. Add the pasta into the skillet and stir until it's completely covered in the sauce.
- Top with the remaining cheese and then bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Switch the oven to broil and bake until the top is browned and crisp.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
420kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
376mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 420kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 376mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.4
45 reviews
Good
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