Best Monterey Mac Cheese Recipes

Monterey Mac & Cheese image

Provided by Pinay0618

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground turkey
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1/2 lb macaroni or 1/2 lb other shaped pasta
1 cup cubed monterey jack cheese

Steps:

In large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey or chicken and stir, breaking into small pieces. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink and juices run clear.
Add taco seasoning and stir to distribute evenly. Add corn, tomatoes and olives. Stir to heat through. Keep warm.
Prepare pasta according to package directions. When pasta is ready, remove 1/2 cup of the cooking water, set aside and drain pasta.
In large bowl, toss hot pasta with turkey or chicken mixture and the reserved cooking water. Add cheese, stirring until soft.
Serve in bowls with tortilla chips on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.2, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 76.5, Sodium 551.9, Carbohydrate 42.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.3, Protein 24.6

Tillamook Elegant Monterey & Shrimp Mac & Cheese image

Provided by dawn2701

Categories Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 2 quarts, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces rotini pasta
3 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced (1 tsp from a jar)
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole milk
1 1/4 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/4 cups monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
1 cup cooked small shrimp, peeled
1 cup quartered artichoke heart, diced
1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained
1 teaspoon lemon zest (can substitute 2 tsp. lemon juice)

Steps:

Nutrition Facts : Calories 729.3, Fat 39.3, SaturatedFat 23.5, Cholesterol 109.8, Sodium 1012.8, Carbohydrate 62, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 8.3, Protein 33.1

Monterey Jack Stovetop Mac & Cheese image

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme) @lazyme5909

Categories Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 14

TOASTED BREAD CRUMBS: (OPTIONAL)
2 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
1/2 cup(s) fresh bread crumbs
MAC & CHEESE:
2 large eggs
12 ounce(s) evaporated milk
3 dash(es) tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon(s) salt, divided
freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon(s) dry mustard
1 teaspoon(s) water
8 ounce(s) elbow macaroni
4 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
3 cup(s) monterey jack cheese, grated (or pepper jack)

Steps:

For the bread crumbs: Heat butter in large skillet over medium heat until foam subsides. Add bread crumbs; cook, tossing to coat with butter, until crumbs just begin to color. Set aside.
For the macaroni and cheese: Mix eggs, 1 cup evaporated milk, Tabasco, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in small bowl. Mix mustard and 1 teaspoon water together. Add mustard mixture and set aside.
Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add remaining salt and macaroni; cook until al dente. Drain and return to pan over low heat. Add butter; toss to melt.
Pour egg mixture over buttered macaroni along with three-quarters of cheese; stir until thoroughly combined and the cheese starts to melt. Gradually add remaining milk and cheese, stirring constantly, until mixture is hot and creamy, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately, topped with toasted bread crumbs.