I think that maybe someone, many years ago, was trying to imitate the popular American dish and lacked yellow cheddar cheese, and decided to add the red bell pepper.
Our Beefy Mexican Mac is the new fiesta-inspired, easy weeknight dinner recipe you want to make.
It's packed with savory flavors and lots of beef!
Ingredients of Mexican Mac & Cheese
- Prepare 12 oz of your favorite pasta cooked Al Dente and drained.
- Prepare 4 of poblano peppers.
- Prepare 1 stick of butter.
- Prepare 5 tbsp of flour.
- You need 10 1/2 cup of milk.
- Prepare 1 of chicken base (to taste).
- It's 2 cup of shredded jack cheese.
- You need 1/2 of shredded Parmesan cheese.
- It's 1 of black pepper to taste.
Mexican Mac & Cheese instructions
- Wash and seed the peppers, place in a blender with the milk and puree for 1 minute, then strain the mixture pressing all the liquid out, set aside..
- Make your roux with the butter and flour, then add the milk mixture, when it starts to thicken add the remaining ingredients to create a cheese sauce..
- Add the cooked pasta and the cheese sauce put in a casserole dish and bake at 370 for 40 minutes..
- Hint: add a little cheese on top before baking..
There's nothing like homemade macaroni and cheese. Throw in a Mexican twist for this feisty version of our favorite comfort food. The whole family will love this recipe. Easy and delicious and a perfect side dish for any Southwestern main course. Mexican Macaroni Salad recipe it's an authentic, simple and flavorful pasta dish that comes together with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
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