Mexican Style Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Mexican Style Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 poblano chiles; salt; 1 lb whole wheat pasta (penne, elbows or shells); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons whole wheat pastry flour; 1 cup vegetable broth; 2 cups skim milk; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin; 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander; pepper; 2 ½ cups cheddar cheese or 2 ½ cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded; 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 avocado, cut into small cubes; 4 scallions, chopped; 1 lime, juice of

Servings: persons

4 poblano chiles
salt
1 lb whole wheat pasta (penne, elbows or shells)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup vegetable broth
2 cups skim milk
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
pepper
2 ½ cups cheddar cheese or 2 ½ cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 avocado, cut into small cubes
4 scallions, chopped
1 lime, juice of

1
Preheat the broiler to high.
2
Broil the poblanos on a pan until charred on all sides, 12 to 15 minutes.
3
Place in a bowl covered with plastic wrap or in a paper bag and let cool for 10 minutes.
4
Peel, seed and chop.
5
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente.
6
While the pasta is boiling, in a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
7
Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, 6 to 7 minutes.
8
Add the butter and stir to melt.
9
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
10
Whisk in the vegetable broth, then the milk, and bring to a simmer.
11
Season with the cumin, coriander and salt and pepper to taste.
12
Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
13
Slowly add the cheese and cook, stirring, until melted.
14
Toss the pasta with the sauce and reserved poblanos.
15
Top with the tomatoes, avocado and scallions and drizzle with the lime juice.

970

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 poblano chiles, salt, 1 lb whole wheat pasta (penne, elbows or shells), 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Mexican Style Mac & 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.

Mexican Style Mac & Cheese

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