Hatch Green Chile Macaroni and Cheese
Add flavor to traditional mac ‘n cheese by adding roasted Hatch green chile peppers! This stovetop Green Chili Macaroni and Cheese recipe is ready in 30 minutes and makes for a decadent dinner the whole family will love.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 968kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. elbow macaroni uncooked
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup half-and-half
- ½ cup chopped roasted Hatch chile peppers (mild) (4 oz.)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- 16 oz. shredded cheddar cheese (1 lb.)
Instructions
- Cook 1 lb. elbow macaroni. Read the pasta packaging, and boil until the pasta is cooked through but still has some bite to it. (This is called al dente.) Drain it in a colander, drizzle with a little olive oil to prevent it from sticking and set it aside.
- Melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large skillet or a braiser with high sides over medium heat on the stovetop.
- Add 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour to the skillet when the butter has melted. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the flour and butter combine and turn golden brown. This is our roux, and it will thicken the cheese sauce.
- Pour in 3 cups whole milk and 1 cup half-and-half. Stir occasionally, cooking for a few minutes, until the mixture has thickened slightly. Do not bring to a boil!
- Add ½ cup chopped roasted Hatch chile peppers (mild), 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon white pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cook for a few minutes.
- Add 16 oz. shredded cheddar cheese . Stir it into the sauce and let it melt completely.
- Add the cooked noodles, and use a spoon to stir them into the cheese sauce.
- Serve warm, and enjoy!
Notes
How to store: Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 2-3 days. When reheating, prepare to add a little extra milk to the pasta sauce since it will coagulate in the fridge. Reheat in 30-second increments in the microwave.
Double or triple the recipe for a crowd.
Make it spicier. Use spicy green chiles instead of mild green chiles for more heat in this dish!
Make it spicier. Use spicy green chiles instead of mild green chiles for more heat in this dish!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 968kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 36g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 1274mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g
