MAC AND JACK CHEESE

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This is my take on a southwestern mac and cheese made with Monterrey jack! If you were pressed for time, you could just omit the crushed tortilla chips and mix the cheese in with the pasta and serve without baking! I think this dish would also be great with cooked chicken or ground beef! Enjoy!

Provided by KPD123

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 ounces pasta shells, cooked and drained
2 cups half-and-half or 2 cups milk
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped and drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded and divided
2/3 cup nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips, crushed (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat half-and-half over medium-high until it comes to a boil, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add cream cheese, stirring constantly until smooth, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in green chilies, salt and pepper, and pasta. Toss to coat.
  • Spread half of pasta mixture into a greased 2-quart baking dish. Top with 1 cup cheese. Repeat once more with remaining pasta and cheese.
  • Sprinkle crushed chips over casserole. Bake at 350F degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly and topping is golden!

blnd ahmad
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This recipe is amazing! Thank you for sharing it.


Kuteesa Debbie
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I'm allergic to tomatoes. Can I leave them out of this recipe?


Dave Taz
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Rose Anne veronique
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I'm not sure about the combination of macaroni and cheese with bacon and tomatoes. It sounds like an odd mix.


Gurleen Bahd
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I'm going to try this recipe next time I have guests over. It looks like it would be a great dish to serve at a party.


Hayaati Mahamad
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This recipe is easy to follow and doesn't take long to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Fedix Ex
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The bacon and tomatoes add a nice touch of smokiness and acidity to this dish. I highly recommend using them.


Princess Dennis
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I love that this recipe uses a combination of cheeses. It gives the mac and cheese a really complex flavor.


Sweetlip Mncube
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sp Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and cheesy, I couldn't get enough.


Olivia Monica
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This is my new go-to mac and cheese recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Shawon Md. Shoriful Islam
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the cheesy, bacon-y goodness.


Ibbi Baig
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This mac and jack cheese recipe was a hit with my family! The combination of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses gave it a rich and creamy flavor, and the addition of bacon and tomatoes added a nice touch of smokiness and acidity.


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