Mexican Style Mac & Cheese Recipe

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Mexican Style Mac & Cheese
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Ingredients
18
Count
Nutrition
651
Calories
Total time
30
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat the broiler to high.
  2. Broil the poblanos on a pan until charred on all sides, 12 to 15 minutes.
  3. Place in a bowl covered with plastic wrap or in a paper bag and let cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Peel, seed and chop.
  5. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente.
  6. While the pasta is boiling, in a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  7. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, 6 to 7 minutes.
  8. Add the butter and stir to melt.
  9. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the vegetable broth, then the milk, and bring to a simmer.
  10. Season with the cumin, coriander and salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  12. Slowly add the cheese and cook, stirring, until melted.
  13. Toss the pasta with the sauce and reserved poblanos.
  14. Top with the tomatoes, avocado and scallions and drizzle with the lime juice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 650.84 Kcal (2725 kJ)
Calories from fat 385.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.86g 66%
Cholesterol 92.51mg 31%
Sodium 837.01mg 35%
Potassium 818.48mg 17%
Total Carbs 41.88g 14%
Sugars 11.33g 45%
Dietary Fiber 7.44g 30%
Protein 25.22g 50%
Vitamin C 23.3mg 39%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 11.9mg 66%
Calcium 950.5mg 95%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 122.75 Kcal (514 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.08g 66%
Cholesterol 17.45mg 31%
Sodium 157.86mg 35%
Potassium 154.37mg 17%
Total Carbs 7.9g 14%
Sugars 2.14g 45%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 30%
Protein 4.76g 50%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 39%
Iron 2.2mg 66%
Calcium 179.3mg 95%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.8
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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