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Hatch Green Chile Mac and Cheese

Creamy, cheesy mac and cheese with the bold, smoky flavor of Hatch green chiles. Perfect for a comforting dinner or a crowd-pleasing side dish!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southwestern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup milk whole or 2%
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup roasted Hatch green chiles chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
  3. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in cheddar, Monterey Jack, salt, and pepper until melted and smooth. Fold in chopped Hatch chiles.
  5. Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni. Transfer to a greased baking dish and bake 15 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese or green chiles if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Hatch Green Chile Mac and Cheese can be made spicier by adding more chiles or a pinch of cayenne pepper. Perfect for meal prep or a cozy family dinner. Save to your Pinterest to enjoy later! ????

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