AUSTIN MAC N CHEESE (RACHAEL RAY)

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This is a fantastic blend of southwest flavors and oozy cheeses. Very good. I would also add 4-6 oz. of cooked chorizo or other hot sausage to make this a one dish meal. To make it more colorful, add chopped red pepper or green onions after you take it from the oven. Rachael Ray is always joking about how she burns stuff in the broiler. The first time I made this, I set it on fire. No joke! The entire top of the macaroni had flames coming off it--I had to hit it with the back of a spoon to stop it. Just make sure you leave it under the broiler for seconds, not minutes!

Provided by pamela t.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 22m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb macaroni
1 lb tomatillo
1 onion
2 garlic cloves
2 jalapenos
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon cumin
1 lime
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup swiss cheese
1 cup monterey jack cheese
2 cups tortilla chips
1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese
1 cup sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Husk and rinse tomatillos, cut in half. Put in food processor and pulse until chopped.
  • Peel onion, halve and add to food processor, chop.
  • Clean and seed jalapenos and add to food processor, chop.
  • Add this mixture to a medium saucepan, add cumin and garlic.
  • Season with salt. Simmer mixture over low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Add the juice of one lime.
  • Add finely chopped cilantro.
  • Cook macaroni to al dente. Drain, return to hot pot.
  • In another saucepan, melt butter.
  • Over medium heat, whisk in flour for one minute.
  • Whisk in milk and broth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened.
  • Add swiss and monterrey jack cheeses. Stir until melted.
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Add the cheese sauce to the pasta and toss to coat.
  • In a 9 x 13 baking dish, add half the pasta.
  • Add the green tomatillo mixture.
  • Top with the other half of pasta.
  • Sprinkle with crushed tostada chips and pepperjack cheese.
  • Broil until browned --keep a very close eye on this.
  • Serve with sour cream if desired.
  • Garnish with chopped red pepper or green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.3, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 38.4, Sodium 162, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.9, Protein 13.9

Md joshim Ahmed
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This mac and cheese is amazing! It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfectly. I love the creamy cheese sauce and the crispy bread crumbs on top. This is a dish that everyone will love.


waqar jutt
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I love this mac and cheese! It's so creamy and cheesy, with a perfect blend of spices. I especially love the addition of the bacon and jalapeños. This is my new favorite mac and cheese recipe.


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This mac and cheese is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish came out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Cristina Cardozo
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I've made this mac and cheese several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfectly. I love the creamy cheese sauce and the crispy bread crumbs on top. This is a dish that everyone will love.


Kieanna Brady
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This mac and cheese is amazing! It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfectly. I love the creamy cheese sauce and the crispy bread crumbs on top. This is a dish that everyone will love.


Happy Francis
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I love this mac and cheese! It's so creamy and cheesy, with a perfect blend of spices. I especially love the addition of the bacon and jalapeños. This is my new favorite mac and cheese recipe.


dully singh
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This mac and cheese is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish came out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Octaviun Lewis
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I've made this mac and cheese several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfectly. I love the creamy cheese sauce and the crispy bread crumbs on top. This is a dish that everyone will love.


Muazzin Mughal
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This mac and cheese is amazing! It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfectly. I love the creamy cheese sauce and the crispy bread crumbs on top. This is a dish that everyone will love.


Asim samtia
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I love this mac and cheese! It's so creamy and cheesy, with a perfect blend of spices. I especially love the addition of the bacon and jalapeños. This is my new favorite mac and cheese recipe.


Mary Harrigan
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This mac and cheese is delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Karim Reza
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I've tried many mac and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and cheesy, with a perfect texture. I love the combination of cheeses and the addition of the bread crumbs on top. This is now my go-to mac and cheese recipe.


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I made this mac and cheese for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish came out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Uzzal Islam
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This mac and cheese is amazing! It's so creamy and cheesy, with a perfect blend of spices. I loved the addition of the bacon and jalapeños, which gave it a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again!