SOUTH OF THE BORDER MAC AND CHEESE
We just love it when there are multiple kinds of cheese in mac & cheese. The addition of some heat really stepped this up several notches. But, don't worry - it's not too hot!
Provided by Debbie Reid
Categories Pasta Sides
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9" x 9" x 2" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
- 2. In a large pot, bring 3 - 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and salt to taste and cook according to package directions to al dente. Drain; set aside.
- 3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeno pepper; cook until softened, approximately 3 - 4 minutes, drain; set aside.
- 4. In a large dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the flour and cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, beer, salt, pepper and nutmeg and cook until mixture begins to boil and thicken, approximately 5 - 8 minutes, stirring constantly. Add in the chipotle gouda cheese, cheddar cheese and queso quesadilla cheese and stir until cheeses have fully melted and sauce is smooth; remove from heat. Add in the reserved pasta and mix to combine. Add in the reserved onion/pepper mixture and mix to combine.
- 5. Place macaroni and cheese in prepared baking dish and top evenly with the tortilla chips. Place in preheated oven and cook for 25 - 30 minutes until heated through and bubbly. Let rest for 5 minutes.
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Ahsan Kazmi
kahsan@gmail.comI can't wait to try this recipe.
Johnny Angel
a.j45@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper!
Balkis Jan
jan80@yahoo.comI've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.
Enzo sheya
s.enzo@aol.comThis is a great recipe for using up leftover vegetables.
Malusi Lungelo
malusil@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of spicy food, so I omitted the jalapenos and it was still delicious.
Sadia Collection
cs93@gmail.comThe dish reheated well the next day.
Gift Masango
mgift26@yahoo.comThe spice level was perfect for my taste, but you could easily adjust it by adding more or less jalapenos.
Sanjuana Reyna
sanjuana.r@hotmail.comI added some cooked chicken to the dish for extra protein.
sav eve
e-sav25@yahoo.comThe use of evaporated milk made the sauce extra creamy and decadent.
Hundine Bein
hundine_b@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The whole family loved it!
mdtanzid ahmed
a-m@yahoo.comI substituted regular cheddar cheese for the Mexican cheese blend and it was still very tasty.
Ahmed Munna
munna.ahmed2@hotmail.comThe recipe was easy to follow and the dish came out perfectly. The pasta was cooked just right, and the overall texture was smooth and creamy.
Manuel Marazzi
marazzim@aol.comThis South-of-the-Border Mac and Cheese is a delightful fusion of Mexican and American flavors, with a creamy, cheesy base complemented by a hint of spice. The addition of corn, bell peppers, and jalapenos gives the dish a vibrant and colorful appear