SOUTHWEST MAC & CHEESE WITH OPTIONAL CHICKEN
A south-of-the-border twist on classic mac and cheese. Black beans, corn, mild green chilies (or hot, depending on your preference), chili powder, and optional chunks of chicken for the meat-eaters join up with an uber-creamy, cheesy pasta topped with a sprinkle of crushed tortilla chips. And then baked to perfection.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Boil the pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking, and return to the pan you boiled it in. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Set out six individual, oven-safe ramekins or gratin dishes for individual servings, two 5"x8" baking dishes if you're cooking up one dish with meat and one without, or an 8"x8"/two-quart baking dish if cooking it all in one big batch.
- In a medium bowl, toss together the cheddar, monterey jack, and Parmesan cheeses. Set aside.
- Over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour, salt, dry mustard, chili powder, pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika. Stir constantly over medium heat for about three minutes.
- Slowly whisk in the milk. Continuing over medium heat, whisk frequently for about 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens (as the sauce gets thicker, I recommend going from frequent stirs to constant stirs to help avoid burning).
- Remove from heat, and stir in 2 cups of the cheese. Continue stirring until cheese is melted, then add the green chilies and corn. Stir until combined. Select your version from the options below to continue.
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Hope Ukegbu
[email protected]I made this recipe last night, and it was a huge success. My husband and kids loved it!
Borno Hawee
[email protected]This mac and cheese is delicious! The perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Zarya Taylor
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks.
sampify
[email protected]This mac and cheese is the bomb! I love the creamy cheese sauce and the flavorful chicken.
Iris Manole
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Jay Havoc
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needs more seasoning.
mani qureshi
[email protected]This mac and cheese is so good! I love the combination of cheese and spices.
Md Mi
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the Southwest flavors.
Muhammad Jahangeer
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The mac and cheese is delicious, and the chicken is cooked perfectly.
Salman Sordar
[email protected]This mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and so flavorful.
Philippe Itoua
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow, and the mac and cheese turned out great. My kids loved it!
Dina Khazaeli
[email protected]This mac and cheese was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors, and the cheese sauce was so creamy and rich.
MD Suzon
[email protected]I had high hopes for this recipe, but it was a bit disappointing. The cheese sauce was too thin, and the chicken was dry.
Joelisaac Wayback
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still good. I think next time I'll use less chili powder.
Dawn Herndon
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the cheese sauce is so smooth and creamy.
Su-yen Skyler
[email protected]This mac and cheese is super easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also added some black beans and corn to mine, and it was delicious.
Md Hasif
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is amazing, and the cheese sauce is so creamy and rich.
V Bhatta Sharma
[email protected]This Southwest Mac and Cheese was a hit with my family! It was creamy, cheesy, and had just the right amount of spice. I used ground turkey instead of chicken, and it turned out great.