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Spanish Baked Macaroni And Cheese Recipe


Spanish Baked Macaroni And Cheese Recipe
This is such a great version of macaroni and cheese. So many great flavors all brought together in one great dish. Can't go wrong with this delight, especially those that like spicy food like me. Yummers.

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Ingredients
  • 1 pound dried penne pasta
  • 28 ounce can peeled diced tomatoes
  • 3-3/4 cups cold milk
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 4 ounce can diced mild green chilies
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • 1-1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375.
  2. Coat 3-1/2 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Boil pasta in salted water until tender then drain in a colander and rinse with cold water.
  4. Drain again and set aside.
  5. Drain canned tomatoes and set aside.
  6. In small bowl combine milk and cornstarch and whisk until smooth then set aside.
  7. Melt butter in large saucepan over moderate heat.
  8. Add flour and whisk constantly for 1 minute.
  9. Whisk again then pour into saucepan and whisk vigorously until smooth and blended.
  10. Add salt and pepper and bring to a boil over medium heat stirring frequently.
  11. Reduce heat to low then add chili powder and mild green chilies.
  12. Add 3 cups of cheese and stir 30 seconds or just until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
  13. Remove from heat.
  14. Spread half of the pasta in baking dish then add half the cheese sauce and mix gently to coat pasta evenly.
  15. Spoon tomatoes on top then spread remaining pasta over the tomatoes.
  16. Spoon remaining sauce evenly over pasta.
  17. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and then with breadcrumbs.
  18. Bake for 35 minutes.

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Comments


Delicious, I got rave reviews when I served this. My family and friends couldn't get enough! I had no leftovers.


Yum, this looks delicious - can't wait to try it. Saving this one.


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