"Queso Fundido" Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: "Queso Fundido" Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: rotini pasta, uncooked; 1 qt. butter, divided; 1-3/4 cups flour; 1 Tbsp. salt; 2-1/2 tsp. pepper; 1 gal. milk; 1 gal. Kraft Shredded Medium Cheddar Cheese; Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, cubed; 2-1/2 qt. round buttery crackers, crushed; 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/3 cup fresh thyme, chopped; 1-1/4 gal. Mexican chorizo, cooked, drained and crumbled; 1-1/2 gal. queso blanco cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

rotini pasta, uncooked
1 qt. butter, divided
1-3/4 cups flour
1 Tbsp. salt
2-1/2 tsp. pepper
1 gal. milk
1 gal. Kraft Shredded Medium Cheddar Cheese
Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, cubed
2-1/2 qt. round buttery crackers, crushed
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/3 cup fresh thyme, chopped
1-1/4 gal. Mexican chorizo, cooked, drained and crumbled
1-1/2 gal. queso blanco cheese, shredded

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Cook pasta as directed on package.
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Meanwhile, melt 2 cups of the butter (or 3 Tbsp.
3
of the butter for trial recipe) in large saucepot on medium-low heat.
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Add combined flour, salt and pepper; cook 2 to 3 min.
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or until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly.
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Gradually stir in milk; cook until mixture just comes to boil and thickens, stirring frequently.
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Add Cheddar cheese and cream cheese; cook until melted, stirring frequently.
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Drain pasta; place in large bowl.
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Add sauce; toss to coat.
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Melt remaining 2 cups butter (or remaining 3 Tbsp.
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butter for trial recipe).
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Mix with cracker crumbs and herbs.
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For each serving: Spread about 1/3 cup chorizo onto bottom of 5-inch crock; top with 1/2 cup queso blanco cheese, 1 cup of the pasta mixture and about 3 Tbsp.
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crumb mixture.
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Bake in 300 degrees F-convection oven 10 min.
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or until bubbly and lightly browned.
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Top with additional 1 Tbsp.
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chorizo.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: rotini pasta, uncooked, 1 qt. butter, divided, 1-3/4 cups flour, 1 Tbsp. salt, and more.

Yes, "Queso Fundido" 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.

"Queso Fundido" Mac & Cheese

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