Spicy Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Green Chiles

Ingredients

- 8 oz Macaroni
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Milk
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Chili powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 2 Green chiles, chopped
- 2 cups Monterey cheese, shredded
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Cook the Macaroni
Boil the macaroni in a large pot of salted water until just al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.

3. Prepare the Cheese Sauce
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour to form a roux, cooking for about 1 minute while continuously stirring. Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps.

4. Add Spices
Once the milk mixture is smooth and thickened, stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

5. Incorporate Cheeses and Chiles
Lower the heat and add the Monterey cheese and sharp cheddar, stirring until melted and smooth. Add the chopped green chiles and Greek yogurt, and mix well.

6. Combine Macaroni and Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce. Mix until the macaroni is thoroughly coated.

7. Bake the Macaroni and Cheese
Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with additional cheese if desired. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

8. Cool and Serve
Allow the dish to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this spicy twist on a classic comfort food!

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

- Spicy macaroni and cheese
- Baked mac and cheese
- Cheesy pasta bake
- Green chiles recipe
- Comfort food
- Oven dinner recipe
- Vegetarian dinner
- Creamy mac and cheese
- Cheese lover's meal
- Easy dinner recipe

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total calories: 2000

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