Baked Green Chile Mac Cheese Recipes

BAKED CHILI MAC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente (if using regular macaroni this will take about 6 to 7 minutes, if using lower-carb versions it'll take about 15 minutes); drain and set aside.
• While pasta is cooking, in a large sauté pan cook the ground meat, onion, and garlic until meat is browned, about 5 to 7 minutes; drain fat if desired or necessary.
• Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, mild green chiles, beans, chili powder, ancho, oregano, cumin, pepper, salt, and tabasco (to taste) and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add the cooked macaroni and stir well to incorporate.
• Pour mixture into a lightly pan-sprayed large casserole dish and sprinkle with the cheddar cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
• Serve with a bit of sour cream for topping and veggies.

GREEN CHILE MACARONI & CHEESE - ROARING FORK RESTAURANT

Steps:

• Char whole chile directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Transfer to paper bag; seal. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel, seed, and coarsely chop chile. Transfer to processor; puree until smooth. Set aside.
• Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 cup chopped chile, bell pepper, onion and garlic. Saute until soft, about 4 minutes. Add corn; stir 1 minutes.
• Add cream and chile puree' bring to boil. Add cooked macaroni and grated cheese; stir until cheese melts and mixture is heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

GREEN CHILE MAC 'N CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking pan with cooking spray.
• 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, about 8 minutes. Drain.
• Combine heavy cream, Mexican cheese, pepper Jack cheese, green chiles, Greek yogurt, flour, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the cooked macaroni and stir well. Pour into the prepared baking pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheeses are melted, about 20 minutes. Turn on the oven's broiler. Broil until cheese on top is nicely browned, about 5 minutes more.

CHILI MAC 'N' CHEESE BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain well. Pour into large bowl.
• Toss chili, salsa, green pepper and chili powder with macaroni until well mixed. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese. Spoon into prepared casserole. Top with remaining 1/2 cups cheese.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted and lightly browned.