GREEN CHILE MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Categories     Pasta     Bake     Dinner

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup diced poblano chile (1 lg. pepper)
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1 Heaping tablespoons of brown sugar
1 cup half & half
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 pound elbow macaroni
2 cups coarsely grated Monterrey Jack (about 8 ounces)
2 cups coarsely grated extra-sharp white cheddar (about 8 ounces)
1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan (about 1/4 pound)
1/2 cup roasted, peeled and pureed poblano chile-about 3 lg. peppers (use 1 of the cups of milk to puree peppers in a blender)
1 lb smoked ham cubed

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan cook the onion, the garlic, the (unroasted)poblano, butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened, stir in the flour, brown sugar, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the milk in a stream, whisking constantly, and bring the liquid to a boil. Simmer the mixture for 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper, to taste. In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the macaroni for 6 to 7 minutes, or until it is barely al dente, drain it well, and in a large bowl combine it with poblano puree, onion mixture, and ham. Stir in the Monterey Jack and the cheddar and transfer the mixture to a buttered 15 by 10-inch shallow baking dish or 3-quart gratin dish. In a bowl stir together the bread crumbs and the Parmesan, sprinkle the mixture evenly over the macaroni mixture. Bake the macaroni and cheese in the middle of a preheated 375 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until it is golden and bubbly.

Arjun Rasailly
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This was my first time making macaroni and cheese from scratch, and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe.


Wahid Ibrahim Fuseini Gh
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and always a hit.


Luciano Medina Martins
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I'm not a fan of green chiles, but I still enjoyed this dish. The cheese sauce was really good.


Filip Bajinovic
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This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Christy Sprayberry
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I would have liked the cheese sauce to be a bit thicker, but overall this was a good recipe.


Bxby_naee
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Abirhasan seam
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I was surprised at how well the green chiles worked in this dish. It's a great way to add some extra flavor without making it too spicy.


Corinna Uhlry
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I'm sure others would enjoy it. The cheese sauce was very good.


Sylvia Jeleni
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for potlucks or parties.


Nigel Williamson
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Sardar hussin
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This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever tried! The green chiles add a unique flavor that really sets it apart from other recipes.


Yasir Mahmood
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I'm not a huge fan of green chiles, but I still enjoyed this dish. The cheese sauce was really good, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly.


Malik Taimoor
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover macaroni and cheese. I added some diced chicken and black beans to mine, and it was delicious!


Nasha Pride
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This green chile macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the green chiles added a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.