Mexican Avocado Mac and Cheese
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4
2 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
571 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Mexican-American Fusion
Mexican Avocado Mac and Cheese
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Avocado and light cream cheese makes this Mexican Avocado Mac and Cheese creamy and good for you.
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Ingredients
- ½ lb elbow macaroni dry
- 1 avocado peeled and pitted
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ¼ c milk
- 1 tsp butter unsalted
- ½ green bell pepper diced
- ½ onion diced
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 tomato diced
- ½ c corn
- 1 ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 jalapeno pepper minced (optional, or Anaheim pepper
- 1 1/2 c cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
Instructions
- Bring 6 cups water to a boil for the pasta in a medium saucepan. When the water comes to a rolling boil, add 1 tsp of salt and the pasta. Reduce heat to medium and cook pasta for 8-10 min, or until al dente. When done, drain and set aside. While the pasta is cooking, you can start the sauce.
- Place avocado, cream cheese, and milk in the bowl of your food processor. Blend together until smooth.
- In a large saucepan, heat oil. Add diced green pepper, onion, and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent (3-5 min).
- Add avocado puree and remaining ingredients, except shredded cheese. Heat over medium heat until sauce begins to warm (2-3 min). Add cheese ½ cup at a time, stirring to combine and let cheese melt between additions.
- Mix drained pasta with sauce and serve warm.
Notes
- To peel and pit the avocado, we normally take a small knife and cut a slit all the way around the circumference of the fruit, cutting down to the pit. Once the cut is made, you can twist the halves in opposite directions and the pit should release from one of the sides. To remove the pit from the other side, give it a good whack with a large knife. When the knife is imbedded in the pit, twist to pop it out. You can then use a spoon to scoop the flesh out of the skin.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
571kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
58.7g
(20%)
Protein
23.7g
(47%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
13.1g
(66%)
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
1004mg
(42%)
Fiber
7.4g
(30%)
Sugar
7.3g
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 571 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 571kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 58.7g | 20% |
| Protein | 23.7g | 47% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1g | 66% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1004mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 7.4g | 30% |
| Sugar | 7.3g | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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