5.0 from 21 votes
Roasted Poblano Mac & Cheese
Smoky roasted poblano peppers give this lighter version mac & cheese a spicy kick!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 ramekins
Calories: 1190 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1-2 poblano peppers use 1 if you want it a little bit milder
- 2 ½ c. milk I used 1%
- ¼ c. all-purpose flour
- 5 oz. shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 4 oz. shredded monterrey jack cheese divided
- 6 c. cooked whole-wheat elbow macaroni about 3 c.dry
- oil mister or cooking spray
- ½ c. panko
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- ⅛ tsp. salt plus more, to taste
- ⅛ tsp. black pepper
- 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Turn on broiler. Place poblano peppers on a rimmed baking sheet and broil for about 10 minutes or until skin is blistered and starting to blacken, turning halfway through. Place peppers in zip-top bag for 5 minutes. Remove from bag and peel; discard stems, seeds and ribs. Chop peppers and set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees.
- Combine milk and flour in a large saucepan over high heat, whisking constantly. Once mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until thickened, 5-8 minutes, continuing to whisk frequently. Remove from heat. Add 4 ounces of cheddar cheese and 3 ounces of Monterrey jack cheese and whisk until melted. Stir in macaroni, poblano peppers, and salt to taste.
- Divide mac & cheese into 6 large ramekins or mini cocottes sprayed with oil or cooking spray (you can also use a casserole dish if you don't have ramekins). In a small bowl, stir together panko, olive oil, salt and pepper. Top ramekins with reserved cheese and then panko. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until panko is golden brown. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1ramekin
Calories
1190kcal
(60%)
Carbohydrates
206g
(69%)
Protein
52g
(104%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
497mg
(21%)
Potassium
788mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
948IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
561mg
(56%)
Iron
11mg
(61%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6ramekins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1190
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1ramekin | |
| Calories | 1190kcal | 60% |
| Carbohydrates | 206g | 69% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 497mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 788mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 948IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 561mg | 56% |
| Iron | 11mg | 61% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.