macaroni and cheese with poblano peppers

How To Make macaroni and cheese with poblano peppers

• 1

  Preheat oven for 350 degrees F. Coat a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
• 2

  Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
• 3

  Pour into the prepared casserole dish. Add lime juice; mix well.
• 4

  Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add sliced poblano peppers and saute for 3 minutes until tender.
• 5

  Season with garlic powder, ground cumin, onion powder, creole seasoning and black pepper and saute for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• 6

  Heat margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk about 30 seconds.
• 7

  Slowly whisk in heavy cream and milk for 30 seconds more until combined.
• 8

  Mix in cream cheese and cubed American cheese together until melted and creamy.
• 9

  Add sauteed poblano peppers and cooked macaroni; stir well. Remove from heat.
• 10

  Pour into a prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with the Mexican cheese blend. Bake for 25 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• 11

  Cool for 11 minutes. Garnish with crushed Flamin' Hot Cheetos evenly on top.
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