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tex mex mac & cheese

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Lynn Socko
@lynnsocko
San Angelo, TX

This is a thick and striny mac and cheese with just a little kick.

(2 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For tex mex mac & cheese

  • 16 oz
    package corkscrew pasta, cooked per package directions
  • 10 oz
    can rotel with juice
  • 8 oz
    crean cheese, reduced fat
  • 1 stick
    butter, unsalted
  • 1 1/2 c
    grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 c
    asadero cheese, shredded (or monterey jack)
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    chopped cilantro

How To Make tex mex mac & cheese

  • 1
    Melt one stick of butter with one can of rotel, juice and all, and 8 oz. of cream cheese over low heat, add cilantro and black pepper once melted. Grate approx. 1 1/2 c. each of cheddar and asadero cheese, or your favorite.
  • 2
    Cook pasta according to package directions, drain. Add cream cheese, butter, rotel mix. Stir to combine, add shredded cheese and mix. Be prepare to go to cheese heaven.
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