Mexican Queso Mac

Mexican Queso Mac

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

50 mins

Total Time

1 hr

Yields

6-8

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. In a boiling pot of water, cook pasta slightly al dente. Drain then set aside.
  3. In a large saucepan, add 1 tbsp of butter then sauté onion, bell pepper and jalapeño for 3–4 mins. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes with chiles and simmer for 2 mins.
  4. Prepare queso sauce: add 3 tbsp butter to a skillet over medium heat, allow butter to melt then stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Heat up milk & cream in the microwave for 30 seconds then stir into the roux, and allow to cook until it thickens.
  6. Stir in cheese, gradually, whisking constantly, and mix until fully melted.
  7. Add in spice packet, macaroni and sautéed vegetables and mix to fully incorporate.
  8. Transfer to an oven-safe 9x13 pan, top with additional shredded cheddar, and crushed up tortilla chips and bake for 20-25 minutes, then broil for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Let cool for 5-10 minutes and enjoy.

Recipe Tips

  • Top with chopped cilantro or flaming hot Cheetos.
  • Add sour cream to the base.
  • Zest and juice a lime for more flavor.

Ingredients

  • Coburn Farms Whole Milk 3 cups
  • So-Cheezy Cheese Loaf, diced 8 oz
  • Coburn Farms Mexican Shredded Cheese 2 cups
  • Coburn Farms Heavy Whipping Cream 1 cup
  • Coburn Farms Sharp Cheddar 1 cup
  • Ginger Evans All-Purpose Flour 3 tbsp
  • Coburn Farms Butter, unsalted 4 tbsp
  • Mantia's Macaroni 1 box
  • Senora Verde Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies 1 can
  • Yellow Onion, diced 1/2 onion
  • Green Bell Pepper, diced 1
  • Jalapenos, seeded & diced 2
  • Garlic, minced 3 cloves
  • Senora Verde Taco Seasoning 1 packet
  • Senora Verde Tortilla Chips, crushed as needed