American · Dinner
Green Chile Mac and Cheese
New Mexico green chile mac and cheese of macaroni in a sharp cheddar sauce spiked with roasted green chiles, baked under a crisp breadcrumb crust.
$
15 minsPrep
30 minsCook
45 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
620Calories
24gProtein
28gFat
68gCarbs
4gSugar
2gFiber
780mgSodium
75mgChol
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Instructions
1
Prep
Heat oven to 200C/400F. Boil the macaroni in salted water until just tender, then drain. Grate the cheddar.
2
Simmer
Melt the butter and stir in flour over medium heat 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened.
3
Build
Off the heat, stir in most of the cheddar, the green chiles, and garlic powder until smooth, then fold through the macaroni.
4
Bake
Tip into a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs and remaining cheddar. Bake at 200C/400F for 18–20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
5
Plate
Rest the mac and cheese 5 minutes to set. Spoon onto plates and serve hot with the crisp green-chile top.
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Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 240g (8.5 oz) macaroni
- 60g (2.1 oz) butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 600ml (2 1/2 cup) whole milk
- 240g (8.5 oz) sharp cheddar
- 200g (7 oz) roasted green chiles
- 60g (2.1 oz) breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp black pepper