SPICY SKILLET MAC & CHEESE - MEXICAN STYLE

Spicy Skillet Mac & Cheese - Mexican Style image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 oz macaroni noodles (or noodles of your choice)
salt
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 c onion, finely chopped
1/2 Tbsp garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
2 c milk
1 chipotle in adobo sauce, minced
1/2 c sundried tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 1/4 c sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 c monterrey jack cheese
1 1/2 c crushed tortilla chips
1 1/3 c cotija cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add noodles. Cook according to pkg. instructions until just al dente. Remove and drain noodles - then set aside.
2. Heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the butter, onion, garlic, cumin and coriander and cook over medium-low heat stirring frequently until the onion is softened.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Add flour to onions and stir continuously for 3 minutes. Whisk in the milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the chipotle and the drained tomatoes and cool mixture slightly. Add the cheeses (cheddar and jack) and stir until melted. Stir in the noodles.
4. In a bowl, combine crushed tortilla chips with the cotija cheese and sprinkle on top of the macaroni mixture. Bake until the dish is hot and top is golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before serving.