Best 7 Queso Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

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QUESO MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Oh yes we did! This creamy, zippy spin on macaroni and cheese is a queso lover's dream come true. Top with your favorite fresh toppings for a simple casserole that no one can resist.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 oz) uncooked penne pasta
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cans (4.5 oz each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 package (16 oz) Kraft™ Velveeta™ original cheese product, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
2 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped
1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, cumin and salt; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peppers are just starting to soften. Transfer to small bowl; stir in green chiles, and reserve.
  • Return Dutch oven to medium heat; melt butter in Dutch oven. With whisk, stir in flour until smooth. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
  • Gradually stir in milk. Increase heat to medium-high; heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; reduce heat to medium. Stir in Velveeta™ cheese, and cook until melted, stirring occasionally. Stir in pasta and reserved vegetables. Remove from heat. Pour mixture into baking dish; top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are bubbly and cheese is melted. Top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1120 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1/2 g

MAC AND QUESO WITH SAUSAGE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
6 ounces cavatappi or fusilli
3 hot turkey sausage links (about 8 ounces), casings removed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup whole milk
4 ounces processed cheese (such as Velveeta), cubed
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup sour cream
1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with chiles, drained
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (about 4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain, then transfer to an 8-inch square flameproof baking dish.
  • Meanwhile, cook the sausage in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat, until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Add the flour, chili powder, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until combined, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk, scraping up any browned bits. Add the processed cheese and whisk until melted and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the eggs. Return the saucepan to medium-low heat and cook, whisking, until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the sour cream and tomatoes.
  • Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and stir to combine. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese and broil until melted and bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes.

MAC AND QUESO FUNDIDO



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This recipe, adapted from "Chicano Eats: Recipes From My Mexican-American Kitchen" (Harper Design, 2020) by Esteban Castillo, is less dip than it is pasta - a smoky, spicy version of the best boxed macaroni and cheese you've ever had. Make a very simple roux, to which you add smoked paprika and three types of grated cheese (mozzarella, Mexican cheese blend and Parmesan). Stir in the noodles until they are glossy and coated. You could stop there or take it over the top by finishing the dish with crumbled, cooked chorizo and sautéed mushrooms.

Provided by Margaux Laskey

Categories     dinner, meat, noodles, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
5 ounces mushrooms, preferably cremini, sliced (about 2 cups)
1/4 pound fresh chorizo or hot Italian sausage, casing removed (optional)
8 ounces cavatappi (corkscrew) or other small pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock, vegetable stock or water
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan
Sliced scallions, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat for the pasta.
  • As the water comes to a boil, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium. Add the mushrooms and cook until crispy and golden brown all over, about 5 minutes on each side. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and transfer to a plate. Wipe out the skillet.
  • Line another plate with paper towels. Add the chorizo to the skillet and cook, crumbling the meat with a spatula, until the fat has rendered and the chorizo is crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and set aside on the paper towels to drain.
  • Drop the pasta into the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and return the pasta back to the pot.
  • Meanwhile, in the skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in the flour, then slowly whisk in the stock. Once the stock is incorporated, whisk in the milk and cream until smooth. Whisk in onion powder and smoked paprika, then cook until the mixture begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the mozzarella, Mexican cheese blend and Parmesan until completely melted. Adjust the salt to taste.
  • Add the cheese sauce to the pasta and stir to evenly coat the pasta in the sauce. Leave in the pot or transfer to a serving dish and top with the mushrooms and chorizo, if using. Garnish with scallions and serve immediately.

QUESO MAC AND CHEESE TACO CASSEROLE



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When the flavors of all their favorites are in one recipe, it's pretty much a guaranteed hit. Case in point: mac and cheese, tacos, casseroles....

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 egg
4 oz. Queso Blanco VELVEETA, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, divided
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Verde Salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare Dinner as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook meat with seasoning mix as directed on package.
  • Add egg and half the Queso Blanco VELVEETA to prepared Dinner; mix well. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with meat mixture, salsa and remaining VELVEETA.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 3 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 1200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g

CREAMY POBLANO MAC & CHEESE



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Mac & cheese goes from ordinary to extraordinary with the addition of sautéed fresh vegetables and creamy poblano & queso soup. This crowd-pleasing casserole is incredibly good, easy to prepare and sure to earn rave reviews!

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Campbell's Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, chopped
½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup medium tomato, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's® Condensed Creamy Poblano & Queso Soup
¾ cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and pepper and cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the tomato and garlic to the saucepan and cook and stir for 1 minute. Season with the salt and black pepper.
  • Stir in the soup and milk and heat to a boil. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the cheese and stir until melted. Stir in the macaroni. Sprinkle with the cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 22.1 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 419.8 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

EASY DOUBLE CHEESY NACHO MACARONI



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Here's a quick family favorite the way my grandma always made it!! The secret is in the nacho cheese sauce. She always used the plain nacho cheese soup, so if you cant find the Fiesta style don't worry about it. She'd also use this real fat spaghetti type of noodle but i'm not sure what they're called. Sometimes I'll add a can of chili con carne topped with some pickled jalepenos for a super fast one bowl meal! So yummy!

Provided by catalinacrawler

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 17m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package macaroni noodles
1 (11 ounce) can campbell's Fiesta nacho cheese soup
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta til al dente; drain and return to burner on med-low.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir until well combined.
  • Pour into a casserole dish and broil for 3 minutes or until the top is brown, bubbly and slightly crunchy at the edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.7, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 52.6, Sodium 280, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.2, Protein 15.1

MACARRONES CON CREMA Y QUESO - MEXICAN MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Make and share this Macarrones Con Crema Y Queso - Mexican Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 fresh poblano chiles (about 3/4 lb)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 cup white onion, strips
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 fresh serrano chili, minced, including seeds (seeds can be optional, if you prefer)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
6 ounces cavatappi pasta or 6 ounces penne pasta
2/3 cup Mexican crema or 2/3 cup creme fraiche
4 ounces queso fresco or 4 ounces mild feta, crumbled

Steps:

  • First, you want to roast the poblanos: you can either do this over the flame on a gas stove until skins are blistered and charred, or you can broil them (turning occasionally) until charred on all sides.
  • Place hot poblanos in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, letting them steam for 10 minutes.
  • Peel or rub off the charred skins and discard stems, seeds, and ribs (do not rinse peppers under water).
  • Cut roasted poblanos into 1/4-inch thick strips; set aside.
  • In a large heavy skillet melt together the butter and oil over medium low heat, then sauté the onion strips and salt, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • While the onion is browning, begin cooking the pasta by adding it to a large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 7 to 10 minutes; reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain remaining and set aside.
  • To the sautéed onion add the serrano, garlic, oregano, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Increase temperature to high, then add the drained pasta, reserved pasta cooking water, the crema, and the onion mixture, and cook, stirring, until the pasta is well coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the roasted poblano strips, stir well, then add the queso fresco cheese and toss.
  • Pour onto platter and serve immediately.
  • Note: cavatappi pasta is a short s-shaped pasta tube that resembles a small corkscrew.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.2, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 298.5, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.8, Protein 7.1

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