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    505 Southwestern® Green Chile Spicy Macaroni & Cheese

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    Give dinner a little kick tonight with this spicy cousin of the common macaroni and cheese. Four types of cheese and a bottle of fresh 505SW™ Green Chile Sauce makes for an easy dinner that is uniquely amazing. We like to top it off with crisp bacon and parmesan cheese to add a little crunch.

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    505 Southwestern Hatch Green Chiles Macaroni & Cheese Recipe - The ultimate cheesy pasta with the perfect amount of spice, using 505SW™ Green Chile Sauce.

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    Tell me all about this 505 Southwestern Green Chile Sauce Mac & Cheese

    • Flavor - The 505SW™ Green Chile Sauce is categorized as medium, but mixed with all the cheese in this recipe, it's comes out more mild in the end. If you prefer more spice, go ahead and add some of their Flame Roasted Green Chile! What I love about the 505SW salsas and sauces is that they are made right here in the USA. Plus, they're full of delicious Hatch Valley green chile from New Mexico.

      The four kinds of cheese give this macaroni and cheese dinner a deliciously creamy twist on basic mac & cheese. The gouda add that smoky flavor, while the cheddars make it a little sharp and then the Monterey jack smooths it out. Cheesy perfection!
    • Texture - Perfectly cooked noodles can make all the difference. Make sure to cook al dente because the noodles will continue to soak up the sauce when it's baked. The four different kinds of cheese really make this the creamiest mac & cheese sauce and then the bacon on top adds the perfect crunch.
    505 Southwestern Hatch Green Chiles Macaroni & Cheese Recipe - The ultimate cheesy pasta with the perfect amount of spice, using 505SW™ Green Chile Sauce.

    Making This Spicy Mac & Cheese

    • Difficulty Level - This recipe lays right between easy and moderate. The only trick is making a roux (butter & flour sauce base) that will thicken the sauce to perfection. Follow our simple trick of wiping a line on the back of the spoon (see video for visual). If the sauce stays in a clean line, you're good to go! The rest of the recipe is very simple.
    • Prep Time - (about 15 minutes) Shredding cheese is the only real prep work involved here. Everything else is a simple open, measure and dump situation. Gotta love that! Plus, this dinner can be made ahead of time! After pouring the mac & cheese into the baking dish, simply cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
    • Cook Time - (about 30 minutes) Boiling the noodles takes about 10 minutes (depending on what kind of noodles you're using) and the sauce all comes together while they're cooking. Then about 20 minutes in the oven until it's bubbling and super hot all the way through.
    • Step-by-Step Instructions - If you like to see how this all comes together, watch the video or scroll to the bottom for complete step-by-step instructions with pictures! So easy!
    505 Southwestern Hatch Green Chiles Macaroni & Cheese Recipe - The ultimate cheesy pasta with the perfect amount of spice, using 505SW™ Green Chile Sauce.

    Simple Ingredients to make the best Spicy Macaroni & Cheese

    1. 505 Southwestern Green Chile Sauce - This is our go-to sauce from the amazing line of 505SW™ products. We use it in our simple 2 Ingredient Crockpot Shredded Chicken, pour it on top of burritos, and add it to rice. It's super versatile and has just the right amount of spice that the whole family loves.
    2. Cheddar Cheeses - Both sharp and white cheddar are used in this recipe. You can just go with one (and double it), but we liked the complexity these two cheeses bring to the recipe. Plus, it makes for a pretty lighter orange color.
    3. Gouda Cheese - I don't know if there is a cheese I like more than gouda. Smoky, sweet, sharp, it's got it all. In this recipe, it really brings a flavor punch to the table.
    4. Monterey Jack Cheese - A total staple when it comes to making Mexican inspired dishes, Monterey Jack is creamy and smooth, offsetting the spices in the Green Chile Sauce and mellowing out the flavors.
    5. Spices - Minced garlic, salt and pepper. Done. All the rest of the amazing flavor comes from that magic jar of 505SW Green Chile Sauce.
    505 Southwestern Hatch Green Chiles Macaroni & Cheese Recipe - The ultimate cheesy pasta with the perfect amount of spice, using 505SW™ Green Chile Sauce.

    Got Dietary Restrictions?

    • Can I make this gluten free? - Absolutely! We made this using Banza chickpea spiral noodles and it tasted just as delicious. We also used King Arthur Flour Measure for Measure flour blend in the roux to make sure it was completely gluten free.
    • Can I make this dairy free? - Yes and no. We experimented with making a cashew cream base for this recipe and then adding a cheese alternative. While it was tasty enough to eat, it wasn't delicious enough to share with all of you. When we have a good enough dairy free macaroni and cheese recipe, we promise to share. But if you're feeling adventurous, give it a try and let us know how it goes!
    505 Southwestern Hatch Green Chiles Macaroni & Cheese Recipe - The ultimate cheesy pasta with the perfect amount of spice, using 505SW™ Green Chile Sauce.

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    505 Southwestern Hatch Green Chiles Macaroni & Cheese Recipe - The ultimate cheesy pasta with the perfect amount of spice, using 505SW™ Green Chile Sauce.

    505 Southwestern® Green Chile Sauce Spicy Macaroni & Cheese

    The ultimate cheesy meal with 4 kinds of cheese and plenty of 505SW™ Green Chile Sauce to add a delicious kick!
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    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 597kcal

    Ingredients 

    • 1 C sharp cheddar cheese - shredded
    • 1 C white cheddar cheese - shredded
    • 1 C smoked gouda - shredded
    • 1 C Monterey jack cheese - shredded
    • 1 ¼ C chicken broth
    • 1 ½ C whole milk
    • 1 lb noodles - any will work, but I used spiral
    • ¼ C unsalted butter
    • ¼ C flour
    • 1 jar 505 Southwestern® Green Chile Sauce - medium heat
    • 3-4 tablespoon garlic - minced
    • salt & pepper - to taste
    • ⅓ C bacon crumbles - optional
    • parmesan - for topping, optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F.
    • Cook noodles according to package instructions.
    • While noodles are cooking, melt butter in a large skillet. Add flour, whisking until combined.
    • Add milk & broth, whisking until smooth.
    • Simmer on low until it begins to thicken. It should coat the back of a spoon (see video).
    • Add all 4 cheeses, 505SW™ sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper.
    • Stir until cheese melts and no lumps remain.
    • In a large bowl combine cooked noodles and spicy cheese sauce, tossing until evenly coated.
    • Pour into a lightly greased 9"x13" pan.
    • Top with bacon crumbles and parmesan cheese.
    • Bake for 20 minutes or until browned on top. Serve immediately. ENJOY!

    Notes

    If you prefer less spice, use 505SW™ Mild Green Chile Sauce.
    The mac & cheese may seem super saucy when you put it in the oven but the noodles will continue to absorb liquid as it is cooked.
    To make ahead, complete the recipe but do not put it in the oven. Cover with foil and freeze or refrigerate until ready to use. To heat, place in the oven covered in foil for 40-60 minutes or until heated through.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 597kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 793mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 807IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 587mg | Iron: 1mg
    505 Southwestern Hatch Green Chiles Macaroni & Cheese Recipe - The ultimate cheesy pasta with the perfect amount of spice, using 505SW™ Green Chile Sauce. #macandcheese #greenchile #bacon

    Step by Step Instructions

    Make a roux

    Make a roux by combining butter and flour.

    Thicken

    Add milk & stock. Allow to thicken.

    Add cheese

    Add all four cheeses.

    Secret Ingredient

    Time for the secret ingredient! Add 1 jar 505SW Green Chile Sauce.

    Spices

    Add garlic, salt & pepper.

    Boil Noodles

    Boil noodles to al dente.

    Combine

    Add sauce to noodles and stir.

    Add toppings

    Add toppings and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.

    And done!

    Enjoy!

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