green chile mac and cheese
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Another good recipe from "All You" magazine! The picture is from the magazine.
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yield
12 serving(s)
prep time
20 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For green chile mac and cheese
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salt and pepper
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1 lbelbow macaroni
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6 Tbspbutter, unsalted
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1 smonion, chopped
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2jalapeno peppers, seeded, finely chopped
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1/2 call purpose flour
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4 cmilk, low-fat, warmed
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8 ozcanned, chopped green chiles, drained
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8 ozsharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
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8 ozpepper jack cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
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1 1/2 ccrushed corn chips (fritos)
How To Make green chile mac and cheese
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1Preheat oven to 375*F; line a large baking sheet with foil. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni until al dente, about 8 minutes, or as label directs. Drain, rinse under cold water.
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2Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion & jalapenos and saute until soft, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle flour on onion mixture and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk. Raise heat to medium and slowly bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in chiles. Set aside 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese. Add remaining cheddar & all of the pepper jack cheese to skillet & cook, stirring, until all cheese has melted. Season with salt & pepper.
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3Add pasta to skillet; stir. Mist a 13x9" baking dish with cooking spray & add pasta mixture.
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4Combine corn chips with reserved cheddar cheese; sprinkle over pasta. Place dish on lined baking sheet; bake until pasta mixture is bubbling and top is golden, 40 to 45 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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