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Green Chile Macaroni and Cheese

Green Chili Macaroni and Cheese is the perfect way to kick up your favorite comfort food dish.  Made with green chili salsa verde and homemade macaroni and cheese, this Green Chili Macaroni and Cheese will be your new favorite way to treat yourself to mac and cheese.
Green Chile Macaroni and Cheese is the perfect way to kick up your favorite comfort food dish.  Made with green chile salsa verde and homemade macaroni and cheese, this Green Chile Macaroni and Cheese will be your new favorite way to treat yourself to mac and cheese.
Heather - A Wicked Whisk
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Serving Size 8

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 large sweet onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 16 ounces green chile salsa verde
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese divided
  • 2 cups pepper jack cheese

Instructions

  • Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees and bring a large pot of salted water to boil.  Once boiling , cook your macaroni for four (yes.. four!) minutes, drain and set aside.  In a large skillet, add your butter and melt over medium high heat.  Add in the chopped onion and cook for 3 -4 minutes, stirring frequently. 
  • Add in minced garlic and cook for one minute before adding in flour.  Whisk together and let cook for 1 – 2 minutes before pouring in the milk.  Whisk together and break up any flour clumps with your whisk.  Add in spices, salt and pepper and bring to a low boil.  Once boiling, turn heat down to medium and stir in the green chile salsa verde.  Add in 3 cups of cheese (reserve 1 cup for topping) and continue to stir until cheese has melted. 
  • Add in your cooked pasta and stir to combine. Move your Green Chile Macaroni and Cheese to a 9 x 13 baking pan, sprinkle with reserved cheese and bake for 25 minutes.  Remove from oven and let Green Chile Macaroni and Cheese sit for 10 minutes before serving.