Green Chile Mac 'n Cheese
 
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
 
Author:
Recipe type: On the Side
Makes: 8-10 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound noodles (penne, macaroni)
  • 1 stick (8 Tbs) butter, separated
  • ½ cup flour
  • 3 cups reduced fat milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 cup smoked gouda cheese, grated
  • 1 cup gruyere cheese, grated
  • 2 green chiles, roasted and chopped, or 1 (4oz) can chopped green chiles
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
Method
  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 3-quart casserole dish (or 8-10 ramekins) and set aside.
  2. Cook noodles, about 2 minutes less than package directions dictate. Once cooked and strained, spread noodles out in the greased casserole dish (or ramekins).
  3. While noodles are cooking, heat 6 Tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan until melted and bubbling. Add flour and whisk for one minute.
  4. Heat milk in a microwave-save container for 1 minute. Slowly pour milk into butter-flour mixture. Continue cooking over medium heat and whisking until the mixture becomes thick and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Remove pan from heat and add ground mustard, grated nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and cheeses (besides about ½ cup) and stir until smooth. Add in green chiles.
  6. Pour cheesy mixture over noodles and stir. Make sure it is evenly spread out. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
  7. Melt remaining 2 Tablespoons of butter in a large bowl and add panko breadcrumbs. Mix to combine and spread evenly over the macaroni.
  8. Bake at 375 for about 25 minutes, until crisp and bubbly.
Notes
Gluten-free variation: Use gluten free flour, pasta, and omit bread crumbs.
Recipe by at https://gouramanda.com/green-chile-mac-n-cheese/