SOUTHWEST MAC & CHEESE

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A rich, warm comfort food that kids and grandchildren love.

Provided by Debbie Gurley

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 c cooked macaroni
1/2 finely diced red onion
1/2 c diced red bell pepper
1 finely diced jalapeno
1 can(s) 4 oz can chopped green chilies
2 1/2 c frozen corn
3 clove cloves garlic, chopped
1 c cream
1 c generous cup grated pepper jack cheese (i used half pepperjack and half mexican blend)
2 Tbsp butter or margarine
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Boil pasta until al dente. In a large skillet, add olive oil and saute garlic and vegetables over medium heat for a couple of minutes. Add in canned chilies and stir around, then turn off heat. Drain pasta and add it to skillet. Pour on cream, add cheese, then add salt and pepper to taste and stir gently. Can be topped with seasoned bread crumbs.

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