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: 1 lb elbow macaroni; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 jalapenos (seeded and finely chopped); ½ cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups low-fat milk, warmed; 8 ounces green chilies, chopped and drained; 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided; 8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded; salt; pepper; 1 ½ cups corn chips, crushed

Servings: persons

1 lb elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, chopped
2 jalapenos (seeded and finely chopped)
½ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups low-fat milk, warmed
8 ounces green chilies, chopped and drained
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
salt
pepper
1 ½ cups corn chips, crushed

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Line a large baking sheet with foil.
3
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
4
Cook macaroni until al dente, about 8 minutes, or as label directs.
5
Drain and rinse under cold water.
6
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
7
Add onion and jalapenos and saute until soft, about 10 minutes.
8
Sprinkle flour on onion mixture and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes.
9
Slowly whisk in warm milk.
10
Raise heat to medium and slowly bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
11
Cook for 2 minutes.
12
Stir in chilies.
13
Set aside 1/2 cup of cheddar.
14
Add remaining cheddar and all pepper jack cheese to skillet and cook, stirring, until all cheese is melted.
15
Season with salt and pepper.
16
Add pasta to skillet and stir.
17
Spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
18
Pour in pasta mixture.
19
In a bowl, combine crushed corn chips with reserved 1/2 cup cheddar and sprinkle over pasta.
20
Place dish on a lined baking sheet.
21
Bake until pasta mixture is bubbling and top is golden, about 40 to 45 minutes.
22
Let rest for 5 minutes and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1 lb elbow macaroni, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 jalapenos (seeded and finely 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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