Texas Mac-N-Cheese Recipe

Name: Texas Mac-N-Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 poblano chile peppers; 1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni; 1/2 cup butter $; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups whipping cream; 1 cup milk $; 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided; 1 (4-ounce) package goat cheese, crumbled; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

4 poblano chile peppers
1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup butter $
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whipping cream
1 cup milk $
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 (4-ounce) package goat cheese, crumbled
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Parmesan cheese

1
Broil chile peppers on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet 5 inches from heat about 5 minutes on each side or until chiles look blistered.
2
Place chiles in a zip-top plastic bag; seal and let stand 10 minutes to loosen skins. Peel chiles; remove and discard seeds, and cut chiles into strips. Set aside.
3
Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
4
Melt butter in a Dutch oven over low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook 1 minute, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in cream and milk; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
5
Stir in 2 3/4 cups Monterey Jack cheese, crumbled goat cheese, and salt until smooth. Stir in roasted chiles and macaroni.
6
Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Top evenly with Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
7
Bake at 375u00b0 for 40 minutes. Remove from oven, and sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese.
8
Broil 5 inches from heat about 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbly.

1254

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 poblano chile peppers, 1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni, 1/2 cup butter $, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Texas Mac-N-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.

Texas Mac-N-Cheese

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