Green Chili Mac and Cheese
Cuisine: Pasta
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Serves: 4-6 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. elbow pasta
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
  • 1 7 oz. can green chilis
  • 1½ cup chopped tomatillos
  • 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, melt butter.
  3. Add garlic, onion, and jalapeƱo. Cook until onion is translucent, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add green chilis and tomatillos. Cook for about 5 minutes until tomatillos break apart and form a sauce.
  5. Add flour and stir to combine.
  6. Add milk, salt, and pepper, and allow to thicken.
  7. Add cheese and stir until melted.
  8. Return pasta to the pot and stir. Serve immediately.
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/green-chili-mac-and-cheese/