Brenda's Macaroni And Cheese With Chiles Recipe Recipe

Name: Brenda's Macaroni And Cheese With Chiles Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. Macaroni, medium elbow (shells work too); 1/4 c. Butter, or possibly margarine; 3 Tbsp. Flour, or possibly masa harina **; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Garlic pwdr (or possibly 3 cloves garlic, chopped); 1/8 tsp Black pepper; 3 c. Lowfat milk; 1/4 c. Onion, grated onion (I chop); 4 ounce Green chiles, minced (Or possibly fresh roasted); 2 ounce Pimiento, minced (or possibly red bell pepper); 3 c. Cheddar cheese*, shredded; 1/2 c. Crushed tortilla chips, (opt.) Paprika* Salsa* for garnish, opt.)

Servings: persons

2 c. Macaroni, medium elbow (shells work too)
1/4 c. Butter, or possibly margarine
3 Tbsp. Flour, or possibly masa harina **
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Garlic pwdr (or possibly 3 cloves garlic, chopped)
1/8 tsp Black pepper
3 c. Lowfat milk
1/4 c. Onion, grated onion (I chop)
4 ounce Green chiles, minced (Or possibly fresh roasted)
2 ounce Pimiento, minced (or possibly red bell pepper)
3 c. Cheddar cheese*, shredded
1/2 c. Crushed tortilla chips, (opt.) Paprika* Salsa* for garnish, opt.)

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* Original recipe calls for Jack cheese
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** I keep Masa Harina in bags in freezer.
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Cook macaroni in boiling salted water till tender but hard and drain.
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Make cheese sauce (I do this part in microwave oven).
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Heat butter in large saucepan.
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Blend in flour, salt, garlic pwdr, and pepper.
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Cook , stirring constantly, 2 min.
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Slowly add in lowfat milk, stirring till smooth.
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Add in onion, chiles, and pimento.
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Cook till thickened.
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Stir in cheese and cook till melted.
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Combine macaroni and cheese sauce.
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Pour into 2 1/2-qt casserole.
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Top with tortilla crumbs and sprinkle with paprika.
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Bake at 350 F degrees 25 min.
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Serve at once.
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Note: I sometimes top w/fresh salsa, or possibly any kind.
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Most of my other changes or possibly edits are in parentheses.
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This dish is good with other veges thrown in too.
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A good buffet dish for company.
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Masa Harina, if used in place of flour to thicken, gives dish a nice Mexican kind of flavor.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. Macaroni, medium elbow (shells work too), 1/4 c. Butter, or possibly margarine, 3 Tbsp. Flour, or possibly masa harina **, 1 tsp Salt, and more.

Yes, Brenda's Macaroni And Cheese With Chiles Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Brenda's Macaroni And Cheese With Chiles Recipe

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