Smoky Hatch Chile Mac and Cheese

Name: Smoky Hatch Chile Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: Mac and Cheese; 1/3 cup butter; 1/3 cup flour; 4 cups half & half; 8 ounces (2 cups) shredded white Cheddar cheese, divided; 8 ounces (2 cups) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided; 4 ounces (1 cup) shredded pepper Jack cheese, divided; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons McCormick® Crushed Hatch Chile Pepper; 1 pound (16 ounces) short pasta, such as macaroni, cavatappi or rotini; Topping; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 teaspoons McCormick® Crushed Hatch Chile Pepper; 1 cup tortillas chips, coarsely crushed

By: McCormick Kitchens

Made With:

Recipe Info

Prep Time:

20m
Cook Time:

45m
Ingredients:

12
Servings:

16

Ingredients

Mac and Cheese
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup flour
4 cups half & half
8 ounces (2 cups) shredded white Cheddar cheese, divided
8 ounces (2 cups) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
4 ounces (1 cup) shredded pepper Jack cheese, divided
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons McCormick® Crushed Hatch Chile Pepper
1 pound (16 ounces) short pasta, such as macaroni, cavatappi or rotini
Topping
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons McCormick® Crushed Hatch Chile Pepper
1 cup tortillas chips, coarsely crushed

Nutrition Information

(per serving)

Calories 414
Carbohydrates 29g
Cholesterol 75mg
Fiber 1g
Protein 16g
Saturated Fat 15g
Sodium 658mg
Sugar 4g
Total Fat 26g

Key products

McCormick® Crushed Hatch Chile Pepper, 1.250 oz

$5.99

Unit price: per

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta in large saucepot as directed on package for al dente. Drain well. Set aside.
Melt butter in same saucepot on medium-low heat. Once melted, whisk in flour, salt and Hatch Chile Flakes; cook and stir 2 minutes. Gradually add half-and-half, whisking constantly. Bring to simmer. Reduce heat to low.
Stir in 1 1/2 cups each Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses and pepper Jack cheese. Remove from heat. Stir until melted and smooth. Add cooked and drained pasta to cheese sauce mixture, stirring gently to mix. Pour mixture into lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining shredded cheeses. Set aside.
For the Topping, mix all ingredients in small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over top of mac and cheese.
Bake 30 minutes until bubbly and top is lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.