Green Chile Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Green Chile Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Salt (For The Boiled Water); 1 cup Uncooked Elbow Macaroni; 1 Tablespoon Butter; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Salt (or Salt To Taste); 1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; 3 dashes Ground Cumin; 1 can (4 Oz. Size) Diced Green Chilies; 3/4 cups Half-and-half; 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 1 cup Shredded Hot Pepper Jack Cheese; 1/2 cups Thin Tortilla Chips, Crumbled Tortilla Chips, Or Crumbled Corn Chips (For Garnish)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons Salt (For The Boiled Water)
1 cup Uncooked Elbow Macaroni
1 Tablespoon Butter
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoons Salt (or Salt To Taste)
1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
3 dashes Ground Cumin
1 can (4 Oz. Size) Diced Green Chilies
3/4 cups Half-and-half
1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 cup Shredded Hot Pepper Jack Cheese
1/2 cups Thin Tortilla Chips, Crumbled Tortilla Chips, Or Crumbled Corn Chips (For Garnish)

1
Fill a large pan halfway full of water and bring water to a boil.
2
Add salt, and then add the pasta.
3
Stir the pasta with a wooden spoon while cooking and boil according to package instructions for al dente (about 8 minutes).
4
Drain the pasta (no need to rinse it) and add it back into the pan.
5
Heat the pan on low heat and add the butter, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cumin and green chilies (including the juice from the can).
6
Gently stir together.
7
Add the half-and-half, cheddar cheese, and the hot pepper jack.
8
Turn the heat up slightly and stir until the cheese are melted and the desired consistency is reached.
9
Remove from heat.
10
Serve while piping hot.
11
Top with thin tortilla chips, crumbled tortilla chips or corn chips.

560

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 teaspoons Salt (For The Boiled Water), 1 cup Uncooked Elbow Macaroni, 1 Tablespoon Butter, 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder, and more.

Yes, Green Chile Macaroni and Cheese 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.

Green Chile Macaroni and Cheese

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