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Cayts Green Chile Mac and Cheese

Chef Cayt's Green Chile Mac is comfort food turned gourmet with smoky green chiles and pepper jack cheese. You'll love this 20-minute meal!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Dish, Pasta
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Green Chile Mac and Cheese
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Caytlin McCleery

Ingredients

  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons ground mustard
  • 16 ounces elbow macaroni (about 4 cups)
  • 2 (7 ounce cans) diced green chiles
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large pot over high heat, bring the 6 cups chicken broth to a boil.
  • Add 2 tablespoons ground mustard and 16 ounces elbow macaroni. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8–9 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
  • Turn off the heat and do not drain. Stir in 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 3 cups shredded pepper jack cheese,2 (7 ounce cans) diced green chiles and 1/2 cup heavy cream until the cheese is fully melted and forms a smooth sauce.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 625kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1649mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 975IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 650mg | Iron: 1mg
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