Green Chile Mac 'N Cheese

I got this mac and cheese recipe from a friend of mine. The addition of green chiles really puts a surprising spin on this classic dish. My kids really enjoy it, and it's one of my favorite indulgences! Enjoy!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 539 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• cooking spray
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking pan with cooking spray.

Step 3

Combine heavy cream, Mexican cheese, pepper Jack cheese, green chiles, Greek yogurt, flour, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the cooked macaroni and stir well. Pour into the prepared baking pan.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until cheeses are melted, about 20 minutes. Turn on the oven's broiler. Broil until cheese on top is nicely browned, about 5 minutes more.