Mac and Queso

By Ellie

4 Person

60 Minutes

317 Calories

Add a Mexican twist to the traditional mac and cheese by including vibrant flavor and color with Perfect Pinch® Mexican Seasoning, tomatoes, and green chilies. This queso mac and cheese recipe is the perfect option for game day parties, potlucks, weekend gatherings, and more.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. chopped green onion, green part only
2 cans (4 1/2 ounces each) chopped green chiles
2 cups grape tomatoes, quartered
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
12 oz. process cheese product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 tsp. McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Mexican Seasoning, divided
1 egg
2 cups milk
2 cups (8 ounces) elbow macaroni
10 (1 cup) Servings

Method

01

Heat oven to 350°F. Cook macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package for al dente pasta. Rinse under cold water; drain well.
02

Mix milk, egg and 5 teaspoons of the Seasoning in large bowl with wire whisk until blended. Add process cheese product and 1 cup of the shredded cheese; mix well. Stir in cooked macaroni, tomatoes and green chiles. Pour into buttered or greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
03

Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Carefully stir until well blended. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup shredded cheese, 1 teaspoon Seasoning and green onion. Bake 20 minutes longer or until bubbly and lightly browned on top. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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Mac and Queso

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( By Ellie )

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Calorie 317 Kcal
Prep Time 15 Mins
Cook Time 45 Mins
Total Time 60 Mins

02 Ingredients

2 tbsp. chopped green onion, green part only

2 cans (4 1/2 ounces each) chopped green chiles

2 cups grape tomatoes, quartered

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

12 oz. process cheese product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

6 tsp. McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Mexican Seasoning, divided

1 egg

2 cups milk

2 cups (8 ounces) elbow macaroni

10 (1 cup) Servings

03 Method

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F. Cook macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package for al dente pasta. Rinse under cold water; drain well.

Step 2

Mix milk, egg and 5 teaspoons of the Seasoning in large bowl with wire whisk until blended. Add process cheese product and 1 cup of the shredded cheese; mix well. Stir in cooked macaroni, tomatoes and green chiles. Pour into buttered or greased 13x9-inch baking dish.

Step 3

Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Carefully stir until well blended. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup shredded cheese, 1 teaspoon Seasoning and green onion. Bake 20 minutes longer or until bubbly and lightly browned on top. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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