Mexi Macaroni and Cheese
Mmmm spicy mac n cheese!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 444kcal
- 1 pound elbow macaroni use any pasta you like though
- salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups grated cheese use a variety for best results
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 TBSP roasted red pepper minced
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup bread cumbs or cracker crumbs *optional*
cook macaroni according to package instructions
meanwhile melt butter over medium heat
once melted add flour, cook and stir for 3-4 minutes, don't let it burn
slowly whisk in the milk and keep whisking until it's smooth
once the sauce is smooth reduce the heat and add the cheese and stir until melted
stir in the spices, and red peppers, taste for salt and pepper add as needed
stir the sauce in to the drained macaroni
you can serve it straight away OR place it in a buttered dish, top with cracker or bread crumbs and bake for 10-15 minutes in a 350˚ oven
- you can serve this once the sauce is done
- OR you can put it in a buttered casserole and bake for 10-15 minutes
- top with bread or cracker crumbs if desired
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 742IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 1mg