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4.4 from 45 votes

Green Chile Mac and Cheese

Roasted green chiles turn this average mac and cheese into a slightly spicy and flavorful baked pasta dinner!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 420 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Vegan

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 325° F.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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.