Roasted Red Pepper Chorizo Baked Mac And Cheese
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
1265 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Roasted Red Pepper Chorizo Baked Mac And Cheese
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Roasted red peppers and spicy chorizo add a ton of flavor to this baked mac and cheese recipe, easy to make for dinner tonight in under 45 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 16 oz roasted red bell peppers
- 1 lb macaroni noodles uncooked
- 12 oz chorizo or soyrizo for vegetarian
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Add the red peppers to a food processor or blender and puree, set aside.
- Cook the macaroni noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- Add the chorizo to a skillet and cook through, 5-7 minutes, then set aside.
- In a large pot or dutch oven, bring the chicken broth and milk to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium, mix in the roasted red pepper puree, ricotta cheese, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
- Add the cheddar cheese.
- Stir until melted, then add the macaroni noodles.
- Add the chorizo and mix well.
- Place in an oven safe dish and top with the panko breadcrumbs and parsley.
- Place in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Turn the oven broiler on to high and place the mac and cheese directly under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to brown the breadcrumbs.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4serving
Calories
1265kcal
(63%)
Carbohydrates
107g
(36%)
Protein
61g
(122%)
Fat
64g
(98%)
Saturated Fat
30g
(150%)
Cholesterol
171mg
(57%)
Sodium
3655mg
(152%)
Potassium
1044mg
(30%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1530mg
(31%)
Vitamin C
57.3mg
(64%)
Calcium
716mg
(72%)
Iron
5.3mg
(29%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1265 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4serving | |
| Calories | 1265kcal | 63% |
| Carbohydrates | 107g | 36% |
| Protein | 61g | 122% |
| Fat | 64g | 98% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Cholesterol | 171mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 3655mg | 152% |
| Potassium | 1044mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1530mg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 57.3mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 716mg | 72% |
| Iron | 5.3mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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