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Sweet Potato Chile Mac
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 1
Crispy bits of Mexican chorizo (fresh, crumbly sausage—not to be confused with Spanish chorizo) create a delicious topping for this sweet-spicy take on mac and cheese. There's a fair amount of heat here, so if you prefer mild food, use even less chipotle.
Ingredients:
3 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds)
1 cup fat-free milk
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons chopped chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce
3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup packed)
8 ounces uncooked whole-wheat macaroni or penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 ounces fresh mexican chorizo, casings removed
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Pierce potatoes several times with a fork; place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 1 hour or until tender. Cool slightly; peel and mash in a large bowl. Stir in milk and next 4 ingredients (through cheese).
3. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Add pasta to sweet potato mixture; set aside.
4. Preheat broiler to high.
5. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add chorizo to pan; cook 4 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Place chorizo in a small bowl. Wipe pan clean. Spoon sweet potato mixture into pan; sprinkle evenly with chorizo. Broil 2 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp. Sprinkle with onions and cilantro.
By RecipeOfHealth.com