GREEN MAC AND CHEESE

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I made this recipe after seeing a spicy mac and cheese on TV. There was no recipe, so I just made one up. While it didn't seem very spicy to me, it came out delightfully creamy and gooey with just a hint of a kick.

Provided by Geeksr

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 48m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large Anaheim chile peppers, stems removed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 (4 ounce) package grated Parmesan cheese
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¾ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 pinch salt and ground white pepper to taste
1 cup elbow macaroni
½ sleeve buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place Anaheim peppers in a blender and blend, adding olive oil as needed to create a smooth paste.
  • Heat cream in a pot over medium heat; stir in butter. Add Anaheim pepper paste, pepper Jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, Mexican cheese blend; cook, stirring constantly, until cheeses are melted and sauce is smooth, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir cheese sauce into elbow macaroni; transfer to a casserole dish and top with crushed crackers.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until topping is browned and cheese is bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 652.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 146 mg, Fat 52.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 28.6 g, Sodium 797.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

legendary gamez
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Yakhanani Dube
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This green mac and cheese is a great way to change up your mac and cheese routine. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jade
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I'm always looking for new and creative mac and cheese recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The green color is so unique and the flavor is amazing.


Rana Gulraiz
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This was a fun and easy recipe to make. The green color was really festive and the flavor was great.


Idris Mohamed
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The green mac and cheese was delicious and it was so easy to make.


Ibna Jahid
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the green color and they didn't even realize they were eating broccoli and spinach.


Luka odisharia Luka
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the pesto sauce added a nice pop of flavor.


Angelique Moreau
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and color.


Sammy Classic
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I'm not usually a fan of mac and cheese, but this green version was surprisingly good. The pesto sauce gave it a nice flavor and the color was really fun.


Vincent de Vries (Vizzent)
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This green mac and cheese was a hit with my family! The color was so vibrant and the flavor was cheesy and delicious. I used a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and I added some chopped broccoli and spinach for extra color and nutrients.