Green Chili Macaroni and Cheese
Green Chili Macaroni and Cheese is a delicious twist on a classic. Easy homemade cheese sauce mixed with green chilies and pasta. Topped with pico de gallo.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz box small shells
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup butter
- 1 4 oz can chopped green chilies
- 6 cups milk
- 4 cups shredded cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup diced cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup diced green onions
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 3-quart baking dish and set aside.
- Heat a large pot of salted water of high heat until water is boiling. Cook pasta according to package. Once done cooking drain off water.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Slowly stir in milk while constantly stirring. Stir over medium-high heat until thickened.
- Add 3 ½ cups cheese and stir until melted. Stir in green chilies, salt and pepper.
- Combine pasta and cheese sauce and stir until pasta is all covered. Pour in baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and bake for 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine tomatoes, green onion, cilantro and salt and pepper to taste. Top macaroni and cheese with tomato mixture before serving.