Best Mexican Mac And Cheese Recipes

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MEXICAN MAC AND CHEESE



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I cleaned out the fridge and this is what happened! Macaroni and cheese with salsa and chiles. My son even approved and he can be hard to please!!

Provided by AUNTPT

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
2 (7.25 ounce) packages dry macaroni and cheese
15 ounces nacho cheese dip
1 cup medium salsa
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef with onion flakes until beef is browned. Drain.
  • In a large saucepan, cook the macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Stir in the meat and onion mixture, nacho cheese dip, salsa and green chiles. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 70.6 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 1398.3 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

EASY MEXICAN MAC AND CHEESE



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Creamy, cheesy, spicy...and cooks up easily in your crockpot even if you don't have a kitchen. At your desk at work? Yes! Anywhere with an electrical outlet! This is not one of those "dump and go" recipes as you can't leave your crockpot unattended, but a tastier alternative to boxed mac and cheese. It is not, however, better texture or taste than from-scratch mac and cheese on the stove. This recipe was created for a crockpot cooking contest and truthfully, you will love it even more it you make the recipe in a pot on the stove. You can always transfer to a crockpot for party-style serving. Enjoy!

Provided by FLKeysJen

Categories     Cheese

Time 2h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces penne pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup mexican lager beer (such as Corona)
4 slices bacon, diced
10 ounces rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (not drained)
8 ounces cream cheese
2 cups milk
12 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, cubed (I used one and a half 8 oz. blocks of KRAFT Natural Pepper Jack)
green onion, sliced
tortilla chips, crushed

Steps:

  • SPRAY crockpot with cooking spray.
  • DUMP pasta, then all other ingredients (except garnishes) in your crockpot.
  • COOK ON HIGH for at least 45 minutes without disturbing; from that point on, stir every half hour or so, checking to see if the pasta is done (based on the reviews it can take anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours). When your pasta is cooked, proceed to Step #4.
  • SERVE -- topped generously with green onions and crushed tortilla chips! Be sure to turn off the crockpot or switch to the warm setting, so the pasta doesn't get mushy.

MEXICAN MAC AND CHEESE



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Give traditional Mac and Cheese a Mexican twist! This easy recipe is delicious and comes to the table in 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb uncooked campanelle or rotini pasta
2 boxes (7 oz each) antioxidant blend frozen vegetables
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ green enchilada sauce
1 can (14 oz) Old El Paso™ mild red enchilada sauce
3/4 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)
3 Old El Paso™ taco shells, crushed

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat both boxes frozen vegetables and both cans enchilada sauce to simmering over medium heat, cooking until vegetables are heated through. Remove from heat. Immediately stir in sour cream, cheese and cooked pasta. Sauce will thicken as it cools.
  • Top with crushed taco shells.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 940 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

MEXICAN MAC AND CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 1/2 cups half and half
1/2 pound asadero-style cheese, shredded
1/2 pound Manchego cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 large egg yolks
1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked
1/2 cup grated Cotija
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine cream, half and half, asadero-style and Manchego cheese in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over low heat until cheese melts. Remove from heat. Add celery seeds and cayenne pepper. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Beat yolks in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in sauce. Add macaroni and stir to blend. Butter 4 quart baking dish. Pour macaroni and sauce into dish. Mix Cotija cheese and bread crumbs in small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over macaroni. Bake until sauce is bubbling and top is beginning to brown, about 25 minutes.

MEXICAN MAC AND CHEESE WITH CHICKEN



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I love mexican food and this is the perfect mexican mac and cheese- complete with tender bites of chicken to make it a meal in itself.

Provided by stonecoldcrazy

Categories     Chicken

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 lb pasta shells
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup vidalia onion, chopped
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon parsley
2 cups Mexican blend cheese (cheddar and monteray jack)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until it is al dente.
  • In butter, saute the peppers, onion and garlic and cook until veggies are softened and fragrant.
  • Add chicken to pan.
  • Stir in the adobo powder, flour, chili powder and cumin.
  • Stir and cook until chicken is browned.
  • Slowly whisk in the milk and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add parsley.
  • Stir in all of the cheese until melted.
  • Pour into greased casserole dish and bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1115.2, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 21.8, Cholesterol 159.6, Sodium 1521.5, Carbohydrate 132.2, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 8.9, Protein 61.2

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