Pueblo Chile White Cheddar Spicy Mac 'n' Cheese

Looking for the perfect spicy cheesy dinner?

Tried and true, this go-to mac n cheese recipe will awaken those senses with the flavor of Pueblo chiles. This is a great new way to put a spicy spin on a classic dish! 

If bold cheesy flavor is your game, you definitely need to make this spicy treat. Don't worry though, the Pueblo chile has a gentle burn that's sure to please just about anyone!

 

All you need are a few simple ingredients:

  • 16 oz. elbow pasta or shells
  • 4 strips bacon
  • 1/2 cup white cheddar
  • 1/2 cup aged yellow cheddar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1-2 jalapenos de-seeded
  • 1-2 Pueblo chiles de-seeded (Anaheim or canned will do in a pinch)
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 2-3 tbsp. Pueblo Red or I'm So Chile hot sauce
  • 4 qt. water for boiling and appropriate pot

Directions

  1. Boil water (I used an 8qt pot), fry 4 strips of bacon in a pan, then set aside, keep the pan warm.
  2. Cook pasta (16oz I think), add a tbsp. of coconut oil to water, drain
  3. Melt 2 tbsp. butter in pot, add noodles, and about 1/2 cup white cheddar & 1/2 aged cheddar, stir and slowly add in 1/4 cup milk until it reaches creamy consistancy.
  4. Sauté deseeded (or seeded) jalapenos and green chilies in the bacon pan, then set aside on paper towels or strain away excess grease. 
  5. Combine, top with Pueblo Red hot sauce and Enjoy!
  6. Optional step - steam broccoli and dice to add if desired.

This recipe was submitted to us by Charles!

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