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Tex-Mex Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
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Tex-Mex Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

13 ingredients 1 hr 25 min 6 to 8 servings openrecipes
Tex-Mex Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

This macaroni and cheese recipe combines Mexican chorizo and green chiles or jalapeños with a creamy cheddar and Monterey Jack sauce.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1347
Calories
48g
Protein
45g
Fat
186g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Pasta 1 cup cooked (140g) 220
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Corn Tortilla 1 medium flour (45g) 140
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces corn tortilla chips
  • 1 pound small or medium pasta shells
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 12 ounces fresh Mexican chorizo , casings removed
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion , small dice
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt , plus more as needed
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 5 cups whole milk
  • 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 2 cups)
  • 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 2 cups)
  • 2 (4-ounce) cans chopped pickled jalapeños or green chiles, drained (about 1 cup)

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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