Green Chile Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Green Chile Mac and Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with foil.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  4. Cook macaroni until al dente, about 8 minutes, or as label directs.
  5. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  6. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  7. Add onion and jalapenos and saute until soft, about 10 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle flour on onion mixture and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes.
  9. Slowly whisk in warm milk.
  10. Raise heat to medium and slowly bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
  11. Cook for 2 minutes.
  12. Stir in chilies.
  13. Set aside 1/2 cup of cheddar.
  14. Add remaining cheddar and all pepper jack cheese to skillet and cook, stirring, until all cheese is melted.
  15. Season with salt and pepper.
  16. Add pasta to skillet and stir.
  17. Spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  18. Pour in pasta mixture.
  19. In a bowl, combine crushed corn chips with reserved 1/2 cup cheddar and sprinkle over pasta.
  20. Place dish on a lined baking sheet.
  21. Bake until pasta mixture is bubbling and top is golden, about 40 to 45 minutes.
  22. Let rest for 5 minutes and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 514.03 Kcal (2152 kJ)
Calories from fat 217.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.16g 37%
Cholesterol 45.79mg 15%
Sodium 482.23mg 20%
Potassium 332.04mg 7%
Total Carbs 58.15g 19%
Sugars 7.15g 29%
Dietary Fiber 3.33g 13%
Protein 16.23g 32%
Vitamin C 50.6mg 84%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 347.8mg 35%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 227.57 Kcal (953 kJ)
Calories from fat 96.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.7g 37%
Cholesterol 20.27mg 15%
Sodium 213.49mg 20%
Potassium 147mg 7%
Total Carbs 25.74g 19%
Sugars 3.16g 29%
Dietary Fiber 1.48g 13%
Protein 7.18g 32%
Vitamin C 22.4mg 84%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 0.7mg 9%
Calcium 154mg 35%

* 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

  • 11.6
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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