GREEN CHILE MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Categories     Pasta     Bake     Dinner

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup diced poblano chile (1 lg. pepper)
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1 Heaping tablespoons of brown sugar
1 cup half & half
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 pound elbow macaroni
2 cups coarsely grated Monterrey Jack (about 8 ounces)
2 cups coarsely grated extra-sharp white cheddar (about 8 ounces)
1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan (about 1/4 pound)
1/2 cup roasted, peeled and pureed poblano chile-about 3 lg. peppers (use 1 of the cups of milk to puree peppers in a blender)
1 lb smoked ham cubed

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan cook the onion, the garlic, the (unroasted)poblano, butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened, stir in the flour, brown sugar, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the milk in a stream, whisking constantly, and bring the liquid to a boil. Simmer the mixture for 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper, to taste. In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the macaroni for 6 to 7 minutes, or until it is barely al dente, drain it well, and in a large bowl combine it with poblano puree, onion mixture, and ham. Stir in the Monterey Jack and the cheddar and transfer the mixture to a buttered 15 by 10-inch shallow baking dish or 3-quart gratin dish. In a bowl stir together the bread crumbs and the Parmesan, sprinkle the mixture evenly over the macaroni mixture. Bake the macaroni and cheese in the middle of a preheated 375 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until it is golden and bubbly.

Juna Shrestha
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. The green chiles added a nice touch of flavor and the cheese was perfectly melted. I would definitely make this again.


Marcus Petit Frere
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I loved this recipe! The green chiles added a nice touch of heat and the cheese was perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again.


Uday Thakur
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This was a great recipe! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the green chiles added a nice touch of heat. I would definitely make this again.


Milo Jarow
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. The green chiles added a nice touch of flavor and the cheese was perfectly melted. I would definitely make this again.


Chinitz Jovan
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I loved this recipe! The green chiles added a nice touch of heat and the cheese was perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again.


Alex_Ro
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This was a great recipe! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the green chiles added a nice kick of heat. I would definitely make this again.


Rodene Morris
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it. The green chiles added a nice touch of flavor and the cheese was gooey and melted. I will definitely be making this again.


Gage Frye
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this was really good! The green chiles added a nice kick of heat and the cheese was perfectly melted. I would definitely make this again.


Haris Jutt
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This was a great recipe! I used sharp cheddar cheese and it was so flavorful. The green chiles added a nice touch of heat. I will definitely be making this again.


Ashleigh Lewin
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I wasn't sure how I would like green chiles in macaroni and cheese, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors melded together perfectly and it was a really delicious dish.


Tharindu Dilshan
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This is the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had! The green chiles give it a really unique and flavorful taste. I will definitely be making this again.


Sagor Sagor
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The green chiles add a nice kick of heat and the cheese is gooey and melted. I highly recommend this recipe!


Gerhard Van Wyk
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This was so easy to make and it turned out so creamy and cheesy. I didn't have any green chiles on hand, so I used a poblano pepper instead. It was still delicious!


Hassan Shahid
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I love the combination of green chiles and cheese in this macaroni and cheese. It's a unique and delicious twist on a classic dish.


Sphelele Mzulwini
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This green chile macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! It had just the right amount of spice and cheese. I will definitely be making this again.