Individual Mexican Mac and Cheese Skillets Recipe

Name: Individual Mexican Mac and Cheese Skillets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pounds Pork Cubes, Finely Pulsed In A Food Processor; 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder; 1 Tablespoon Paprika; 1 Tablespoon Cumin; 1 Tablespoon Coriander; 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder; 1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt; 1 Tablespoon Freshly Ground Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1/2 pounds Pasta (any Kind); 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour; 1 cup Whole Milk; 1/2 cups Half-and-half; 1/2 cups Pepper Jack, Shredded; 1/2 cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded; Salt And Pepper; 1 cup Blue Corn Tortilla Chips, Crushed; Sour Cream; Jalapenos; Cilantro; Salsa

Servings: persons

1/2 pounds Pork Cubes, Finely Pulsed In A Food Processor
2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
1 Tablespoon Paprika
1 Tablespoon Cumin
1 Tablespoon Coriander
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
1 Tablespoon Freshly Ground Pepper
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 pounds Pasta (any Kind)
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
1 cup Whole Milk
1/2 cups Half-and-half
1/2 cups Pepper Jack, Shredded
1/2 cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
Salt And Pepper
1 cup Blue Corn Tortilla Chips, Crushed
Sour Cream
Jalapenos
Cilantro
Salsa

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place pork in a bowl and toss together with the spices.
2
In a medium-high skillet, cook the pork in oil until brown, approximately 8 minutes.
3
When finished cooking, set aside to cool.
4
In a medium saucepan, cook your favorite mac and cheese pasta according to box instructions.
5
When pasta is finished cooking, drain and set aside until ready to use.
6
In another medium saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium-high heat.
7
Whisk in flour to create a roux.
8
Keep whisking until well incorporated and then add milk, half-and-half, bring to a boil.
9
Keep whisking until sauce starts to thicken.
10
Reduce heat to medium-low.
11
Add pepper jack and cheddar cheese, dash of salt and pepper.
12
Stir until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
13
Add cooked pasta and ground pork into cheese sauce and toss to combine.
14
Place 2 or 3 six-inch skillets onto a baking sheet.
15
Evenly distribute the mac and cheese into the skillets.
16
Bake for 10-12 minutes.
17
Turn oven to broil, top skillets with blue corn tortilla chips, broil for about 3 minutes until golden brown.
18
Remove from oven and serve with a variety of garnishes!
19
Ole!

645

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pounds Pork Cubes, Finely Pulsed In A Food Processor, 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder, 1 Tablespoon Paprika, 1 Tablespoon Cumin, and more.

Yes, Individual Mexican Mac and Cheese Skillets 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.

Individual Mexican Mac and Cheese Skillets

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