Green Chile Mac And Cheese Recipe

Name: Green Chile Mac And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt and pepper; 1 pound elbow macaroni; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 jalapenos, seeded, finely chopped; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups low-fat milk, warmed; 2 4-oz. cans chopped green chiles, drained; 8 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded (about 2 cups); 8 ounces pepper Jack, shredded (about 2 cups); 1 1/2 cups crushed corn chips

Servings: persons

Salt and pepper
1 pound elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, chopped
2 jalapenos, seeded, finely chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups low-fat milk, warmed
2 4-oz. cans chopped green chiles, drained
8 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded (about 2 cups)
8 ounces pepper Jack, shredded (about 2 cups)
1 1/2 cups crushed corn chips

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F; line a large baking sheet with foil. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni until al dente, about 8 minutes, or as label directs. Drain; rinse under cold water.
2
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and jalapenos and saute until soft, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle flour on onion mixture and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk. Raise heat to medium and slowly bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in chiles. Set aside 1/2 cup of Cheddar. Add remaining Cheddar and all pepper Jack to skillet and cook, stirring, until all cheese has melted. Season with salt and pepper.
3
Add pasta to skillet; stir. Mist a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and pour in pasta mixture.
4
In a bowl, combine corn chips with reserved 1/2 cup Cheddar; sprinkle over pasta. Place dish on lined baking sheet; bake until pasta mixture is bubbling and top is golden, 40 to 45 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes; serve.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt and pepper, 1 pound elbow macaroni, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Green Chile Mac And Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Green Chile Mac And Cheese

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