Mexi Macaroni and Cheese
Mmmm spicy mac n cheese!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 444kcal
Ingredients
- 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*
Instructions
- 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
Notes
- 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
Nutrition
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