EXTRA CHEESY MEX MAC 'N' CHEESE
"All that rich, creamy cheese needs some spicy smokiness, so I throw chile powder in the breadcrumb topping."
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in the breadcrumbs until coated, then the chile powder and thyme; season with salt. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Rub 1 tablespoon butter in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook as the label directs, until tender but still firm to the bite. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the flour and stir for 1 minute; do not brown. Add the milk in a slow, steady stream, whisking until smooth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook, whisking, until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Whisk in 1 cup each mozzarella, cheddar and manchego. Season generously with salt and pepper. Stir in the pasta and remove from the heat. Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Mix the remaining 1 cup each mozzarella, cheddar and manchego in a medium bowl. Sprinkle over the pasta. Top with the breadcrumb mixture. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until the top is golden, about 12 more minutes. Serve immediately.
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[email protected]I would have liked more vegetables in this dish.
Anointing Omigie
[email protected]The cheese sauce was a little too thick for my taste.
Manoj Bhushal
[email protected]I'm not a fan of the Mexican spices in this recipe.
Karen Walker
[email protected]This mac and cheese is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
ZOO gaming
[email protected]I made this for a party and everyone loved it. It's a great recipe to have on hand for potlucks and gatherings.
Cynthia Myers
[email protected]I added some chopped jalapenos to the cheese sauce and it gave it a nice kick.
Qaiser Iqbal
[email protected]This mac and cheese is so cheesy and flavorful. It's the perfect comfort food.
Anu ar
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but I'm so glad I did. It was delicious!
Jamie Waite
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Samura Samuel
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good!
Daughter of a king
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Naali Khan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful.
Hui Xu
[email protected]This mac and cheese was a hit with my family! It was cheesy, flavorful, and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.