EASY MEXICAN MAC AND CHEESE

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Creamy, cheesy, spicy...and cooks up easily in your crockpot even if you don't have a kitchen. At your desk at work? Yes! Anywhere with an electrical outlet! This is not one of those "dump and go" recipes as you can't leave your crockpot unattended, but a tastier alternative to boxed mac and cheese. It is not, however, better texture or taste than from-scratch mac and cheese on the stove. This recipe was created for a crockpot cooking contest and truthfully, you will love it even more it you make the recipe in a pot on the stove. You can always transfer to a crockpot for party-style serving. Enjoy!

Provided by FLKeysJen

Categories     Cheese

Time 2h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces penne pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup mexican lager beer (such as Corona)
4 slices bacon, diced
10 ounces rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (not drained)
8 ounces cream cheese
2 cups milk
12 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, cubed (I used one and a half 8 oz. blocks of KRAFT Natural Pepper Jack)
green onion, sliced
tortilla chips, crushed

Steps:

  • SPRAY crockpot with cooking spray.
  • DUMP pasta, then all other ingredients (except garnishes) in your crockpot.
  • COOK ON HIGH for at least 45 minutes without disturbing; from that point on, stir every half hour or so, checking to see if the pasta is done (based on the reviews it can take anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours). When your pasta is cooked, proceed to Step #4.
  • SERVE -- topped generously with green onions and crushed tortilla chips! Be sure to turn off the crockpot or switch to the warm setting, so the pasta doesn't get mushy.

Christina T. Tupai
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The cheese sauce was a little too thick for my liking. I would recommend adding more milk next time.


Jennifer Andrews Vasquez
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This recipe was too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Ramesh Xettry
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out really bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have much flavor.


BASHAR Qasem
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This was a great way to spice up a classic dish. I loved the addition of the chorizo and corn.


Mostakim Babu
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I tried this recipe and it was delicious! The Mexican flavors really came through and the cheese sauce was perfect.


Beast Boy
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This was a good recipe. The dish was easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Freefire Firefire
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I was looking for a new Mac and Cheese recipe and this one did not disappoint! It was easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Saimun Ahammed
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This was a great recipe! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out perfectly. I loved the combination of Mexican flavors and the gooey cheese.


Hashir rana
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I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but this dish was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced, and the cheese sauce was creamy and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Donelle Ramirez Romero
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This Mexican Mac and Cheese was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had a great flavor. The chorizo added a nice kick of spice, and the corn and tomatoes added a fresh, summery flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


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