Description
Indulge in the creamy, smoky flavors of Creamy Hatch Chile Mac and Cheese, featuring roasted Hatch chiles and a blend of delicious cheeses.
Ingredients
- Roasted Hatch Chiles
- Unsalted Butter
- Garlic Cloves
- Mexican Oregano
- All Purpose Flour
- Whole Milk
- Cream Cheese
- Pepper Jack Cheese
- Sharp Cheddar
- Smoked Gouda Cheese
- Ground Mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roast the Hatch chiles until charred, then peel and chop them.
- In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in the all-purpose flour to form a roux, cooking for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the whole milk, bringing the mixture to a simmer and cooking until it thickens.
- Add cream cheese, pepper jack, sharp cheddar, and smoked gouda to the sauce, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Mix in chopped roasted Hatch chiles, Mexican oregano, and ground mustard, then season to taste.
- Combine cooked pasta with the cheese sauce and mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, consider topping with breadcrumbs before baking for a crunchy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American, Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Creamy Hatch Chile Mac and Cheese, macaroni and cheese, Hatch chiles, cheesy pasta, comfort food