Chris' Tex-Mex Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Chris' Tex-Mex Mac and Cheese
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  1. Preheat broiler with oven rack 5 1/2 inches from heat. Broil peppers and corn at the same time on an aluminum foil-lined jelly-roll pan. Broil peppers 10 minutes or until blistered, turning after 5 minutes. Broil corn 20 minutes or until charred, turning every 5 minutes. Place peppers in a zip-top plastic freezer bag; seal and let stand 10 minutes to loosen skins. Peel peppers; remove and discard seeds. Chop peppers. Cut corn kernels from cobs. Reduce oven temperature to 400°.
  2. Cook pasta in boiling salted water to cover 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain.
  3. Cook chorizo in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp; remove chorizo, and drain on paper towels. Discard drippings.
  4. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour until smooth, and cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes or until golden brown. Slowly whisk in milk, and cook, whisking often, 10 to 12 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat, and gradually add cheese, stirring until smooth. Stir in chopped peppers, corn kernels, chorizo, salt, and pepper. Gently stir together cheese mixture and pasta in a large bowl. Spoon into 6 (8-oz.) ramekins.
  5. Combine tortilla chips, panko, and 3 tablespoons melted butter; sprinkle over pasta.
  6. Bake at 400° for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 868.52 Kcal (3636 kJ)
Calories from fat 518.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57.57g 89%
Cholesterol 139.84mg 47%
Sodium 2028.54mg 85%
Potassium 404.49mg 9%
Total Carbs 49.58g 17%
Sugars 10.66g 43%
Dietary Fiber 3.79g 15%
Protein 33.84g 68%
Vitamin C 12.9mg 22%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 43.5mg 241%
Calcium 928.2mg 93%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 224.45 Kcal (940 kJ)
Calories from fat 133.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.88g 89%
Cholesterol 36.14mg 47%
Sodium 524.23mg 85%
Potassium 104.53mg 9%
Total Carbs 12.81g 17%
Sugars 2.75g 43%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 15%
Protein 8.74g 68%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 22%
Iron 11.2mg 241%
Calcium 239.9mg 93%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 21.4
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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