South-of-the-Border Mac and Cheese

Mexican flavors visit a classic American comfort food in this slow cooker recipe.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 675 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 ½ cups rotini pasta
• 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained
• 4 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 5 green onions, sliced
• 8 ounces American cheese, cut into cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.

Step 2

Combine the rotini pasta, evaporated milk, American cheese, Cheddar cheese, canned green chiles, and chili powder in a slow cooker.

Step 3

Cook on High, stirring twice, for 2 hours.

Step 4

Stir tomatoes and green onions through the pasta mixture.

Step 5

Continue cooking until the tomatoes are hot, 5 to 10 minutes.