Green Chile Mac and Cheese

Name: Green Chile Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 1 lb elbow pasta; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup roasted green chiles (canned or fresh), drained, chopped; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Creamy, tangy mac and cheese elevated with roasted green chiles and sharp Cheddar. A trendy Southwestern comfort food that balances heat and creaminess.

30 minEasyServes 4520 cal/serving

SouthwesternDinnerStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

1 lb elbow pasta
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup roasted green chiles (canned or fresh), drained, chopped
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Cook 1 lb elbow pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2

In a large saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour to form a roux, stirring for 1 minute.
3

Gradually whisk in 2 cups whole milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
4

Remove from heat and stir in 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded until melted and smooth.
5

Add cooked pasta, 1/2 cup drained, chopped roasted green chiles (canned or fresh), 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
6

Serve immediately while warm, or transfer to a baking dish, top with extra cheddar, and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes until bubbly.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Green Chile Mac and Cheese need?

For Green Chile Mac and Cheese, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 6. The longest stretch at that heat is 10 minutes, in step 6.

What should Green Chile Mac and Cheese look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until the sauce thickens. Step 4: cook until melted and smooth.

Is Green Chile Mac and Cheese spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Green Chile Mac and Cheese comes from 1/2 cup roasted green chiles (canned or fresh), drained, chopped. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chiles, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Green Chile Mac and Cheese gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Green Chile Mac and Cheese is 1 lb elbow pasta, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time; the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Green Chile Mac and Cheese?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 520 calories, with 22 g protein, 54 g carbohydrate and 24 g fat, plus 2 g fiber.

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