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Mexican Mac n Cheese
A cheesy pasta dish made with intense mexican flavors.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Servings:
2
Author:
The Curry Mommy
Ingredients
CHEESE SAUCE INGREDIENTS
2
tablespoon
butter
2
tablespoon
all purpose flour
¾
cup
milk
1
cup
cheese (mexican blend and/or cheddar)
2
tablespoon
cream cheese (optional)
black pepper (optional)
PASTA INGREDIENTS
4
cups
diced, bell peppers and onions
10oz
can
rotel
1
package
McCormick taco seasoning
1
cup
uncooked pasta of choice
2
cups
vegetable broth (or water)
3
cloves
grated fresh garlic
salt
red chili powder
Instructions
CHEESE SAUCE METHOD
Heat a saucepan on medium heat and add the butter to it. After it melts, add the all-purpose flour and whisk until golden brown.
Once the flour cooks through, add the black pepper + milk and continue to whisk until it comes to a boil and becomes smooth.
Remove the pot from the heat and add the cheese. Continue to whisk until the cheese is completely melted. Set it aside once melted.
PASTA METHOD
Heat a pan on medium high and add some oil. Once hot, add the onions and bell peppers. Cook until translucent.
Add taco seasoning, garlic, rotel, and red chili powder. Then mix it well.
Add the pasta and vegetable broth to the pot. Let it simmer on medium low for about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, you can make the cheese sauce.
Once the pasta is fully cooked and the water has evaporated, stir in the cheese sauce.
Mix and continue to cook for about 3-5 minutes on low heat.
EAT :).