Sweet Potato Chile Mac Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Chile Mac
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds); 1 cup fat-free milk; 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons chopped chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce; 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup packed); 8 ounces uncooked whole-wheat macaroni or penne pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 ounces fresh Mexican chorizo, casings removed; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

3 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds)
1 cup fat-free milk
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons chopped chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce
3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup packed)
8 ounces uncooked whole-wheat macaroni or penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 ounces fresh Mexican chorizo, casings removed
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0.
2
Pierce potatoes several times with a fork; place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 425u00b0 for 1 hour or until tender. Cool slightly; peel and mash in a large bowl. Stir in milk and next 4 ingredients (through cheese).
3
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Add pasta to sweet potato mixture; set aside.
4
Preheat broiler to high.
5
Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add chorizo to pan; cook 4 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Place chorizo in a small bowl. Wipe pan clean. Spoon sweet potato mixture into pan; sprinkle evenly with chorizo. Broil 2 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp. Sprinkle with onions and cilantro.

426

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), 1 cup fat-free milk, 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons chopped chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce, 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Chile Mac 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.

Sweet Potato Chile Mac

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