Best 5 Green Chile Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

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Get ready to spice up your comfort food routine with a tantalizing dish that combines the creamy goodness of macaroni and cheese with the vibrant heat of roasted poblano peppers. This green chile macaroni and cheese is a delightful culinary creation that offers a unique twist on the classic. The recipe includes three variations to cater to different taste preferences: a traditional version, a vegan alternative, and a more decadent indulgence with bacon and chorizo. The traditional recipe stays true to the classic macaroni and cheese experience, while the vegan version offers a dairy-free and equally satisfying option with creamy cashew sauce. For those who crave a more robust flavor profile, the bacon and chorizo variation adds smoky and savory notes that elevate the dish to a whole new level. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, this recipe article will guide you through the process of creating this flavorful and versatile dish, perfect for satisfying your cravings and impressing your dinner guests.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

THIRTY-LAYER GREEN CHILE MAC AND CHEESE



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Provided by Aaron May

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 cups "00" flour
4 eggs
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, plus for greasing the casserole dish
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 cup shredded Cheddar
1 cup shredded gouda
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 clove garlic
1/2 shallot
1 Anaheim chile
1 jalapeno chile
1 poblano chile
1 serrano chile
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • For the pasta: Mound the "00" flour on a clean work surface and make a well in the center. Crack the eggs into the well and beat with a fork. Add the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Slowly work the flour from the edges of well into center until a dough ball starts to form. Knead for 3 to 5 minutes, until very smooth. Wrap in plastic and let rest at room temperature for 30 min.
  • Divide the dough into four pieces and cover with a damp towel. Using a pasta roller set to the thickest (widest) setting, roll one piece of dough out into a sheet. Fold the sheet in half and pass it through the roller again on the same setting. Reduce the setting and repeat, rolling and folding the dough and passing it twice through the machine before going to the next setting. Continue in this manner until the thinnest setting has been used. Repeat with rest of the dough.
  • Let rest on a baking rack for 10 to 15 minutes, until the moisture is reduced by about half.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • For the cheese sauce: Add the butter and all-purpose flour to a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Cook, stirring continuously, until blond and smooth. Whisk in the milk and bring to a boil. Add the mustard, hot sauce and cheeses, slowly at first; cook, whisking, until smooth and combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • For the green chile puree: To a blender, add the olive oil and the sherry vinegar, garlic, shallot and chiles. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • To assemble dish: Bring 4 cups salted water to a boil. Cut the pasta sheets to fit a buttered 10-inch square casserole dish. In batches, cook the pasta sheets for 1 minute in the boiling water; immediately submerge in an ice bath to stop cooking.
  • Spread a ladleful of cheese sauce in the bottom of the casserole dish; arrange pasta sheets on top to fit the dish. Ladle in more cheese sauce, just to cover, then liberally spread with green chile puree. Cover with more pasta sheets. Repeat the layers all the way to the top of the casserole dish. Sprinkle the Parmesan on top.
  • Bake until golden brown and delicious, and the center has reached 160 degrees F, about 15 minutes.

CHILI MACARONI AND CHEESE



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What could be tastier on a cold winter day than chili or mac and cheese? Put them together and you have a terrific dish that warms you up and fills you up as well! -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h25m

Yield 12 servings (4-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 banana pepper, finely chopped
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: Sour cream and additional shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and peppers over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain. Transfer to a 7-qt. slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes, beans, chili powder and cumin. Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 5-6 hours., Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Add to slow cooker. Stir in cheese until melted. If desired, serve with sour cream and additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

GREEN CHILE MACARONI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon corn oil
1/4 cup diced poblano chile
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup sweet corn kernels
2 cups cooked elbow macaroni, al dente
1/2 cup roasted, peeled and pureed poblano chile
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated hot pepper Jack cheese
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the corn oil in a heavy pan over high heat and saute the diced poblano chile, red bell pepper, red onion, and garlic until just tender. Add the corn kernels and saute quickly. Add the macaroni, poblano puree, cream, and cheese. Stir until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Season to taste and serve.

GREEN-CHILE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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If you think the heat might be too bold, opt for a milder chile rather than reducing the quantity. A cup of corn kernels is a good addition, mixed into the cheese sauce just before it comes off the heat. A Cheryl AltersJamison recipe from New Mexico Magazine, 2/2012.

Provided by zeldaz51

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup packed fresh breadcrumbs or 3/4 cup dried panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 -2 tablespoon onion, minced
1 cup roasted green chili pepper, chopped
1 cup whole milk or 1 cup goat's milk
1/2 cup buttermilk or 1/2 cup additional goat's milk
3/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
6 ounces creamy fresh goat cheese, garlic-flavored if you wish
4 ounces havarti-style goat meat or 4 ounces cow's milk cheese, grated
6 ounces aged cheddar cheese, grated
12 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter shallow, medium-to-large baking dish.
  • Prepare breadcrumbs, first melting butter in small skillet over medium heat. Stir in bread crumbs and toast until golden, stirring occasionally. Scrape bread crumbs out of skillet and reserve.
  • Prepare cheese sauce, first melting butter in large, heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir flour into butter gradually (so it doesn't develop lumps).When flour is incorporated, mix in onion and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add green chile and any juice; cook until heated through. Raise heat to medium-high and gradually whisk in milk, buttermilk, and salt. Bring mixture to a boil and continue to cook until lightly thickened, stirring occasionally (about 5 minutes). Stir in creamy fresh goat cheese until melted into sauce.
  • Remove sauce from heat and immediately mix in remaining cheeses, stirring until melted. Toss macaroni with cheese sauce and spoon into prepared baking dish.
  • Scatter bread crumbs over macaroni and cheese sauce. Bake about 30 minutes, until heated through and golden-brown and crunchy on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 669.7, Fat 31.4, SaturatedFat 19.3, Cholesterol 93.4, Sodium 806.3, Carbohydrate 66.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 8, Protein 30.2

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH GROUND BEEF, SALSA AND GREEN CHILES



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For a little more heat, follow the recipe for Creamy Macaroni & Cheese replacing the cheddar with pepper jack cheese.

Provided by Ben S.

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

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 recipe Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
1 pound lean ground beef
⅛ teaspoon Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 cup salsa (your choice of hotness)
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies
¼ cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Follow basic recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese, but use pepper Jack cheese, not cheddar.
  • Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper, until most of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, salsa and chilies; simmer, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cilantro, then stir mixture into macaroni. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 305.9 mg, Sugar 1 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your macaroni and cheese will be. Use fresh, sharp cheddar cheese, and creamy milk. If you can, use homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought.
  • Don't overcook the macaroni. Overcooked macaroni will be mushy and unpleasant. Cook it according to the package directions, or until it is al dente.
  • Make a roux. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken sauces and gravies. It will help to give your macaroni and cheese a smooth, creamy texture.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. Don't just use cheddar cheese. Try adding other cheeses, such as Parmesan, Gruyere, or Fontina, to create a more complex flavor.
  • Add some spice. If you like spicy food, add some diced green chilies or a pinch of cayenne pepper to your macaroni and cheese. You can also add some roasted poblano peppers for a smoky flavor.
  • Top it off. Before you bake your macaroni and cheese, top it with a layer of bread crumbs, crushed crackers, or grated Parmesan cheese. This will give it a golden brown crust.

Conclusion:

Green chile macaroni and cheese is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for a weeknight dinner, a potluck, or a special occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make the best green chile macaroni and cheese you've ever tasted.

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