[Life: Make] Green Chili Mac n Cheese
This is one of my favorite dishes from down south. I discovered it at Moonshine in Austin, one of my favorite restaurants there. I’ve attempted it at home a couple of times and can’t seem to make it as good as they can.
Ingredients:
Heat oven to 350°. Grease a baking dish. Cook pasta in boiling salted water following package directions. Drain and rinse well. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 of the tablespoons of butter. Stir in flour and pepper until it bubbles. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick. Stir in salsa, chile peppers, and cheese. Cook, stirring, until cheese is melted. Add salt to taste Combine with the drained pasta; stir in cilantro. Pour into baking dish.
Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter with the bread crumbs and sprinkle over the macaroni and cheese. Sprinkle with paprika.
Bake for 25 minutes. Put under broiler for a minute if you want a crunchy top. Yumm!
[Recipe via About.com]
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