Hatch Chili Macaroni And Cheese

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F and spritz a casserole dish with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Puree the chile peppers in a food processor. (You may need to drizzle a bit of oil into the mixture to get the puree moving.).

3. 3

   Cook the macaroni according to package directions to al dente tenderness and drain very well.

4. 4

   In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat.

5. 5

   When melted, add the flour, salt, & pepper and whisk until bubbly and fully incorporated.

6. 6

   Slowly add the milk, continuing to whisk until smooth.

7. 7

   Bring the mixture to just under a simmer and begin slowly adding the cheese a handful at a time until all cheese is melted.

8. 8

   Finally, add the chile puree to the mixture.

9. 9

   Pour the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce and stir to coat.

10. 10

    Then transfer the entire mixture to a medium baking dish.

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    Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned on top.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.