Texas Mac-N-Cheese

Name: Texas Mac-N-Cheese
Ingredients: 4 poblano chile peppers; 1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni; 1/2 cup butter $; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups whipping cream; 1 cup milk $; 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided; 1 (4-ounce) package goat cheese, crumbled; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Parmesan cheese

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

4 poblano chile peppers
1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup butter $
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whipping cream
1 cup milk $
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 (4-ounce) package goat cheese, crumbled
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Broil chile peppers on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet 5 inches from heat about 5 minutes on each side or until chiles look blistered.
2

Place chiles in a zip-top plastic bag; seal and let stand 10 minutes to loosen skins. Peel chiles; remove and discard seeds, and cut chiles into strips. Set aside.
3

Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
4

Melt butter in a Dutch oven over low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook 1 minute, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in cream and milk; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
5

Stir in 2 3/4 cups Monterey Jack cheese, crumbled goat cheese, and salt until smooth. Stir in roasted chiles and macaroni.
6

Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Top evenly with Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
7

Bake at 375° for 40 minutes. Remove from oven, and sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese.
8

Broil 5 inches from heat about 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbly.