Chorizo Mac and Cheese

By Ellie

4 Person

25 Minutes

1290 Calories

Chorizo mac and cheese is a fun spin on the classic mac and cheese. This chorizo mac and cheese worked out perfectly that the serving size is for two. Spicy, creamy, cheesy, and so full of flavor! You’ll love this for any day of the week!

Ingredients

Salt, to taste
2 1/2 cups freshly grated extra sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 green bell pepper, diced
3/4 pounds fresh chorizo sausage, casings removed
2 1/2 cups dried cavatappi or any swirled pasta

Method

01

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain when pasta is done cooking.
02

In a large skillet, brown chorizo over medium-high heat and break it up into pieces with a wooden spoon or spatula. Add green bell pepper and cook until softened. Place chorizo and bell peppers into a large bowl and set aside.
03

Return skillet to medium-high heat and melt butter. Whisk in the flour and cook it for about 30 seconds to cook off the raw flour taste. Add the milk and let thicken, about 3-4 minutes. Add the cheese and salt and stir until all the cheese has melted. Remove from heat.
04

Add chorizo and bell peppers back in, toss to incorporate.
05

Carefully add the pasta into the cheese sauce mixture and stir to incorporate everything evenly.
06

Divide into bowls and serve.

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Chorizo Mac and Cheese

4.9

( By Ellie )

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Calorie 1290 Kcal
Prep Time 10 Mins
Cook Time 15 Mins
Total Time 25 Mins

02 Ingredients

Salt, to taste

2 1/2 cups freshly grated extra sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup milk

2 tbsp. all-purpose flour

2 tbsp. unsalted butter

1 green bell pepper, diced

3/4 pounds fresh chorizo sausage, casings removed

2 1/2 cups dried cavatappi or any swirled pasta

03 Method

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain when pasta is done cooking.

Step 2

In a large skillet, brown chorizo over medium-high heat and break it up into pieces with a wooden spoon or spatula. Add green bell pepper and cook until softened. Place chorizo and bell peppers into a large bowl and set aside.

Step 3

Return skillet to medium-high heat and melt butter. Whisk in the flour and cook it for about 30 seconds to cook off the raw flour taste. Add the milk and let thicken, about 3-4 minutes. Add the cheese and salt and stir until all the cheese has melted. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Add chorizo and bell peppers back in, toss to incorporate.

Step 5

Carefully add the pasta into the cheese sauce mixture and stir to incorporate everything evenly.

Step 6

Divide into bowls and serve.

04 Author